Mining and Petroleum Technologies/Technicians (Associate's Degree) at Bossier Parish Community College

Est. Earnings (1yr)

$59,357

Est. from national median (5 programs)

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

School	1 Year	4 Years	Growth
Bossier Parish Community College	—	$69,412	—
Nicholls State University	$63,555	$72,936	+15%
Lackawanna College	$63,377	$69,852	+10%
Lewis and Clark Community College	$58,787	$64,293	+9%
Houston Community College	$47,146	$40,707	-14%

Compare to Similar Programs in Louisiana

Mining and Petroleum Technologies/Technicians associates's programs at peer institutions in Louisiana (3 total in state)

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School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)*	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt	Debt/Earnings
Bossier Parish Community CollegeBossier City	$4,283	$59,357*	$69,412	—	—
Nicholls State UniversityThibodaux	$8,173	$63,555*	$72,936	$18,848	0.30
National Median	—	$59,357*	—	$18,848	0.32

* Estimated from similar programs

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with mining and petroleum technologies/technicians graduates

Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas

Operate equipment to increase oil flow from producing wells or to remove stuck pipe, casing, tools, or other obstructions from drilling wells. Includes fishing-tool technicians.

$52,610/yrJobs growth:No formal educational credential

Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians

Assist scientists or engineers in the use of electronic, sonic, or nuclear measuring instruments in laboratory, exploration, and production activities to obtain data indicating resources such as metallic ore, minerals, gas, coal, or petroleum. Analyze mud and drill cuttings. Chart pressure, temperature, and other characteristics of wells or bore holes.

$50,510/yrJobs growth:Associate's degree

Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other

All engineering technologists and technicians, except drafters, not listed separately.

Non-Destructive Testing Specialists

Test the safety of structures, vehicles, or vessels using x-ray, ultrasound, fiber optic or related equipment.

Photonics Technicians

Build, install, test, or maintain optical or fiber optic equipment, such as lasers, lenses, or mirrors, using spectrometers, interferometers, or related equipment.

Gas Plant Operators

Distribute or process gas for utility companies and others by controlling compressors to maintain specified pressures on main pipelines.

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Bossier Parish Community College, approximately 50% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.

Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the national median of 5 similar programs. Actual outcomes may vary.