Mining and Petroleum Technologies/Technicians at Houston Community College
Ranked 8th of 9 associate 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 (associate) graduates.
Graduates of Houston Community College's associate program in Mining and Petroleum Technologies/Technicians earn a median $51,104 one year after graduating, rising to $74,301 by year five. Five years out, earnings run 21% below the national median of $94,148 for this field, ranking 8th of 9 reporting programs.
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?
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