Mining and Petroleum Technologies/Technicians

Associate's degree · Lewis and Clark Community College · Godfrey, IL

CIP 15.09

$58,787Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$112,093Median earnings 4 years after

$72,698Median earnings 5 years after

—Median federal debt

8Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the associate's degree program in Mining and Petroleum Technologies/Technicians at Lewis and Clark Community College earn a median of $58,787 one year after completing the program. Nationally, associate's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $77,878 four years after graduating (middle half: $51,246–$113,848).

Other programs at Lewis and Clark Community College

Mining and Petroleum Technologies/TechniciansUndergraduate certificate$61,659
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingAssociate's degree$60,115
Dental Support Services and Allied ProfessionsAssociate's degree$54,276
Dental Support Services and Allied ProfessionsUndergraduate certificate$53,786
Accounting and Related ServicesUndergraduate certificate$42,502
Precision Metal WorkingUndergraduate certificate$37,195
Allied Health and Medical Assisting ServicesUndergraduate certificate$32,224
Criminal Justice and CorrectionsAssociate's degree$31,763
Allied Health and Medical Assisting ServicesAssociate's degree$31,607
Biological and Physical SciencesAssociate's degree$27,320
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesUndergraduate certificate$23,662
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesAssociate's degree$22,167
Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/TechniciansUndergraduate certificate$48,261
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing AssistantsUndergraduate certificate$20,069
Precision Metal WorkingAssociate's degree$31,265
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/TechniciansUndergraduate certificate$49,566
Graphic CommunicationsUndergraduate certificate$31,763
Criminal Justice and CorrectionsUndergraduate certificate$50,995
Legal Support ServicesAssociate's degree$43,909
Computer Systems Networking and TelecommunicationsAssociate's degree$51,165

Frequently asked questions

How much do Mining and Petroleum Technologies/Technicians graduates from Lewis and Clark Community College make?

The median salary is $58,787 one year after graduation and $72,698 after five years.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.