Petroleum Technology/Technician
at Nicholls State University in Thibodaux, LA
Program Details
Duration
About 2 years
Completers
34
Median Earnings (1yr)
$63,555
Outcomes
Median Earnings (1 Year)
$63,555
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 certificate program at Nicholls State University is a two-to-four-year credential offered by this public institution located in Thibodaux, LA. The program corresponds to CIP code 15.0903, placing it within the petroleum technology field, which covers drilling operations, production equipment, oil and gas industry processes, and safety practices relevant to the energy sector.
Students in this program develop applied technical skills for careers in Louisiana's oil and gas industry and related energy sectors. Nicholls State University also offers a Petroleum Technology/Technician associate's degree for students seeking a longer credential, along with programs in Culinary Arts/Chef Training, Occupational Safety and Health Technology, and Registered Nursing. The university's petroleum technology offerings reflect its connection to the energy industry workforce needs of the Gulf Coast region.
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