Mining and Petroleum Technologies/Technicians at Nicholls State University
Ranked 1st of 1 bachelor's programs in Mining and Petroleum Technologies/Technicians by 5-year earnings.
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Mining and Petroleum Technologies/Technicians (bachelor's) graduates.
Graduates of Nicholls State University's bachelor's program in Mining and Petroleum Technologies/Technicians earn a median $78,249 one year after graduating, rising to $175,583 by year ten. Figures are based on 388 graduates tracked by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.
Will the degree pay for itself?
Drag the sliders — payback uses this program's actual salary curve.
Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).