Mining and Petroleum Technologies/Technicians

Associate's degree · Pierpont Community and Technical College · Fairmont, WV

CIP 15.09

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$65,368Median earnings 3 years after

$91,275Median earnings 5 years after

—Median federal debt

3Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the associate's degree program in Mining and Petroleum Technologies/Technicians at Pierpont Community and Technical College earn a median of $65,368. 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 Pierpont Community and Technical College

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Computer Systems Networking and TelecommunicationsAssociate's degree$33,590
Allied Health and Medical Assisting ServicesAssociate's degree$32,291
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/TechniciansAssociate's degree$26,843
Business/Commerce, GeneralAssociate's degree$26,517
Culinary Arts and Related ServicesAssociate's degree$26,399
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, OtherAssociate's degree$118,619
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related ServicesAssociate's degree$19,876
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesAssociate's degree$23,482
Criminal Justice and CorrectionsAssociate's degree$48,260
Health and Medical Administrative ServicesAssociate's degree$35,624
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied ProfessionsUndergraduate certificate$33,434

Frequently asked questions

How much do Mining and Petroleum Technologies/Technicians graduates from Pierpont Community and Technical College make?

The median salary is $65,368 and $91,275 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.