Pierpont Community and Technical College
Associate Degree
Certificate (1-2 years)
$5,762
In-State Tuition
18 months
Duration
On-Campus
Format
Fairmont, WV
Location
About This Program
Petroleum Technology/Technician program at Pierpont Community and Technical College
Types of Petroleum Field Technicians
Geological Technician
Environmental Sampling Technician
Well Logging Technician
Core Inspector
Gas Plant Operator
Compressor Technician
LNG Technician
Field Service Technician (Oil & Gas)
What You'll Learn:
- Principles of petroleum extraction and related geology
- Petroleum field mapping and site analysis
- Testing and sampling methods
- Instrument calibration
- Laboratory analysis
- Test equipment operation and maintenance
- Environment and safety monitoring procedures for oil/gas fields and facilities
- Facility inspection procedures
- Report preparation
Costs & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition:$5,762/yr
Out-of-State Tuition:$13,660/yr
School-level tuition; actual program costs may vary. Source: NCES
Financial Aid
91%
Receive Any Aid
14%
Receive Federal Aid
22%
Pell Grant Recipients
$5,853
Avg Loan Amount
20%
Have Student Loans
Pell Grant EligibleFederal LoansVA Benefits
Source: U.S. Department of Education
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Outcomes
$57,318
Median Earnings (Post-Grad)
94%
Employment Rate
14
Earnings Cohort Size
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
Program Classification
CIP Code: 15.0903 (Petroleum Technician)
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