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Nicholls State University
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University of Pittsburgh-Bradford
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Lackawanna College
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Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology
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Fletcher Technical Community College
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Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology
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West Virginia Northern Community College
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Houston Community College
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Stark State College
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Coastal Bend College
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Bossier Parish Community College
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Navarro College
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Southwest Mississippi Community College
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Lewis and Clark Community College
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Western Texas College
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Lone Star College System
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Pierpont Community and Technical College
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Seward County Community College
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Williston State College
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Western Wyoming Community College
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Bismarck State College
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Petroleum Technology/Technician programs prepare individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of engineers and other professionals engaged in the development and operation of oil and natural gas extraction and processing facilities. Includes instruction in principles of petroleum extraction and related geology, petroleum field mapping and site analysis, testing and sampling methods, instrument calibration, laboratory analysis, test equipment operation and maintenance, environment and safety monitoring procedures for oil/gas fields and facilities, facility inspection procedures, and report preparation.
Of the 163 Petroleum Technology/Technician degrees granted each year at the Associates degree level, 10% percent are awarded to women and the other 90% percent are men. Did you know that Louisiana has more students being granted a degree in Petroleum Technology/Technician than any other state in the US? In fact, Louisiana awarded 61 degrees last year! The average starting salary for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Petroleum Technology/Technician is $56,989.
Some of the highest paying careers for Petroleum Technology/Technician majors include Gas Plant Operators, Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians . But, something else to consider is how much demand there is for certain careers. Jobs that are in high need that a degree in Petroleum Technology/Technician can prepare you for are Gas Plant Operators, Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians .
These are the highest paying careers for Petroleum Technology/Technician majors.
These are the careers in highest demand for Petroleum Technology/Technician majors.
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