by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how Nicholls State University ranks in comparison to other schools with mining & petroleum tech programs.
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The bachelor's program at Nicholls State University was ranked #2 on College Factual's Best Schools for mining & petroleum tech list. It is also ranked #1 in Louisiana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Mining & Petroleum Technology Associate Degree Schools | 2 |
| Best Mining & Petroleum Technology Schools | 2 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Nicholls State University handed out 15 bachelor's degrees in mining & petroleum technology. This is a decrease of 40% over the previous year when 25 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of mining & petroleum tech students who receive their bachelor's degree at Nicholls State University is $52,842. This is about the same as the yearly salary of allmining & petroleum tech bachelor's degree recipients across the nation.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Nicholls State University paid an average of $501 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $410 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,922 | $6,015 |
| Fees | $3,251 | $3,251 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,938 | $10,938 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,996 | $5,996 |
Learn more about Nicholls State University tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 15 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in mining & petroleum tech from Nicholls State University. About 80% were men and 20% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Nicholls State University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Nicholls State University with a bachelor's in mining & petroleum tech.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the Nicholls State University mining & petroleum tech bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Nicholls State University Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 95% of mining & petroleum tech associate's degrees went to men and 5% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 65% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Nicholls State University with a associate's in mining & petroleum tech.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the mining & petroleum tech majors at Nicholls State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Quality Control Technology | 11 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.