by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Find out how Nicholls State University ranks among other schools offering degrees in mining & petroleum technology.
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Nicholls State University is a solid choice among schools offering mining & petroleum technology. In particular, it placed #2 out of 4 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Louisiana.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Nicholls State University conferred 4 bachelor’s degrees in mining & petroleum technology.
Mining & Petroleum Technology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Nicholls State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $72,127 a year. This is above $53,303, the median for all majors at Nicholls State University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Nicholls State University, mining & petroleum technology graduates take on a median debt of $18,986 in student loans. This is lower than $24,449, the typical median for all majors at Nicholls State University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,922 | $6,015 |
| Fees | $3,227 | $3,227 |
Read more about Nicholls State University tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 94% of mining & petroleum technology associate’s degrees went to men and 6% went to women.
The largest share of mining & petroleum technology associate’s degree graduates at Nicholls State University were White. About 44% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Nicholls State University with a associate’s in mining & petroleum technology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
In the most recent graduating class, 75% of mining & petroleum technology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 25% went to women.
The largest share of mining & petroleum technology bachelor’s degree graduates at Nicholls State University were White. About 75% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Nicholls State University with a bachelor’s in mining & petroleum technology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the mining & petroleum technology majors at Nicholls State University.
This mining & petroleum technology program at Nicholls State University breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Petroleum Technology/Technician | 22 |
Nicholls State University conferred 22 completions in petroleum technology/technician recently — 9% to women and 91% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (50%).