Location: Godfrey, IL•In-State Tuition: $3,552•Out-of-State Tuition: $12,552
Median Earnings (1yr)
$58,787
25th percentile
Sample: 21 graduates Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How Lewis and Clark Community College graduates compare to all programs nationally

Lewis and Clark Community College earns $59k — 25th percentile among mining and petroleum technologies/technicians associates programs.

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

School1 Year4 YearsGrowth
Lewis and Clark Community College$58,787$64,293+9%
Nicholls State University$63,555$72,936+15%
Lackawanna College$63,377$69,852+10%
Houston Community College$47,146$40,707-14%

Compare to Similar Programs Nationally

Mining and Petroleum Technologies/Technicians associates's programs at top institutions nationally

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SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Lewis and Clark Community CollegeGodfrey$3,552$58,787$64,293——
Nicholls State UniversityThibodaux$8,173$63,555$72,936$18,8480.30
Lackawanna CollegeScranton$17,950$63,377$69,852$12,0000.19
Oklahoma State University Institute of TechnologyOkmulgee$5,774$59,357———
Houston Community CollegeHouston$2,040$47,146$40,707$31,1380.66
National Median—$59,357—$18,8480.32

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 Lewis and Clark Community College, approximately 21% 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.

Sample Size: Based on 21 graduates with reported earnings and 17 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.