Best Mining and Petroleum Technologies/Technicians Degrees in Pennsylvania by ROI
Colleges in Pennsylvania ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment — calculated from median graduate earnings, total attendance cost, and average student debt. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs in Pennsylvania
3
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$162,824
Across Pennsylvania programs
Average Annual Cost
$31,681
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Lackawanna College
Grad rate: 38.0% |
+$349,702 | $63,180 | $28,849 | $12,000 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
University of Pittsburgh-Bradford
Grad rate: 42.5% |
+$76,604 | $48,779 | $29,488 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Grad rate: 84.0% |
+$62,166 | $48,779 | $36,707 | N/A | Full ROI → |
How ROI is calculated
20-Year Net ROI = Gross Earnings (salary × 20) − Total Degree Cost (annual cost × programme years) − Debt Payoff (avg debt × 1.35) − Baseline Opportunity Cost ($42,000 × 20 = $840,000)
A positive ROI means a degree in this field pays off relative to entering the workforce without one. Data from the U.S. College Scorecard.
Find Best Mining and Petroleum Technologies/Technicians Degrees by State
Browse Mining and Petroleum Technologies/Technicians programs ranked by 20-year ROI in every state that offers this degree.