Mining and Petroleum Technologies/Technicians

Associate's degree · Nicholls State University · Thibodaux, LA

CIP 15.09

$63,555Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$79,041Median earnings 4 years after
$75,285Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
34Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the associate's degree program in Mining and Petroleum Technologies/Technicians at Nicholls State University earn a median of $63,555 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).

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Mining and Petroleum Technologies/Technicians graduates from Nicholls State University make?

The median salary is $63,555 one year after graduation and $75,285 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.