Best Mining and Petroleum Technologies/Technicians Degrees in Texas by ROI
Colleges in Texas 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 Texas
2
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$67,482
Across Texas programs
Average Annual Cost
$14,862
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Navarro College
Grad rate: 23.9% |
+$30,642 | $45,298 | $17,659 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Houston Community College
Grad rate: 17.0% |
-$165,606 | $37,028 | $12,065 | $31,138 | 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.