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Best Schools for Mining & Petroleum Technology in the United States
See the highest-ranked mining & petroleum technology schools offering a associate’s degree below.
Top Schools in Mining & Petroleum Technology
Lewis And Clark Community College tops our 2026 ranking of the best mining & petroleum technology schools. Set in the suburb of Godfrey, Lewis And Clark Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. About 13 mining & petroleum technology degrees were awarded at Lewis And Clark Community College in the most recent year. Graduates of the mining & petroleum technology program make about $58,787 in their early career. Lewis And Clark Community College graduates carry a median of $9,602 in student loans.
Get the full mining & petroleum technology details for Lewis And Clark Community College
A rank of #2 makes Nicholls State University one of the top schools for mining & petroleum technology. Set in the city of Thibodaux, Nicholls State University is a moderately-sized public institution. Roughly 54% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 18 mining & petroleum technology students who graduated with this degree at Nicholls State University in the most recent data year. Mining & Petroleum Technology graduates of Nicholls State University earn a median of $63,555 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $18,848 to complete this degree.
Read more about the mining & petroleum technology program at Nicholls State University
Lackawanna College came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best mining & petroleum technology schools. Located in the city of Scranton, Lackawanna College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 67%. About 12 mining & petroleum technology degrees were awarded at Lackawanna College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, mining & petroleum technology degree recipients from Lackawanna College generally make around $63,377. Lackawanna College graduates carry a median of $12,000 in student loans.
More information about a degree in mining & petroleum technology from Lackawanna College
L E Fletcher Technical Community College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in mining & petroleum technology, landing the #4 spot this year. Set in the rural area of Schriever, L E Fletcher Technical Community College is a mid-sized public institution. There were roughly 11 mining & petroleum technology students who graduated with this degree at L E Fletcher Technical Community College in the most recent data year. Mining & Petroleum Technology graduates of L E Fletcher Technical Community College earn a median of $50,330 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $5,396.
See the full mining & petroleum technology program report for L E Fletcher Technical Community College
Other Mining & Petroleum Technology Degree Levels
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Notes and References
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 45 schools evaluated.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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