Best Mining and Petroleum Technologies/Technicians Degrees in the US by ROI
Top colleges ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment across all active states. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
2
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$163,181
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$14,491
Cost of attendance
| # | College | State | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Navarro College
Grad rate: 23.9% |
TX | -$3,079 | $42,729 | $17,659 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Laredo College
Grad rate: 33.5% |
TX | -$323,283 | $26,402 | $11,323 | N/A | Full ROI → |
How ROI is calculated
20-Year Net ROI = Gross Earnings (salary × 20) − Total Degree Cost − Debt Payoff (×1.35) − Baseline Opportunity Cost ($42,000 × 20). 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.