Petroleum Technology/Technician
at Nicholls State University in Thibodaux, LA
Program Details
Duration
About 2 years
Completers
4
Median Earnings (1yr)
$52,842
Outcomes
Median Earnings (1 Year)
$52,842
Outcomes data from College Scorecard (2023). Earnings figures represent median values for program completers.
How This Program Compares
First-year graduate earnings vs. Industrial Technology programs in Louisiana
Benchmark: $56,128 — average of 17 comparable programs
National median wage — Industrial Technology
$60,360
Across all experience levels in this field
Projected job growth — Industrial Technology
+13%
National outlook for this field
About This Program
The Petroleum Technology/Technician associate degree program at Nicholls State University is offered by this public institution located in Thibodaux, LA. The program falls within the engineering technologies field (CIP 15.0903) and prepares students for technical roles in the petroleum and energy industries, including work related to oil and gas extraction, production operations, and field instrumentation.
Nicholls State University offers a variety of technical and applied programs. Related programs at the school include a certificate in Petroleum Technology/Technician for those seeking a shorter credential, as well as associate degrees and certificates in Culinary Arts/Chef Training, an associate degree in Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician, and a bachelor's degree in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. Students in this program can expect coursework in petroleum production, well operations, drilling technology, and industry safety practices, positioning graduates for employment in Louisiana's significant oil and gas sector.
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