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Mining & Petroleum Technology Schools in Colorado

14 students earned Mining & Petroleum Tech degrees in Colorado in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Mining & Petroleum Technology is the 258th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Mining & Petroleum Technology Majors in Colorado

Mining & Petroleum Tech majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 12
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 12
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 12
Associate Degree 2

Gender Distribution

In Colorado, a mining and petroleum tech major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of mining and petroleum tech majors in Colorado is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 21.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 42.9%
  • White: 35.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 0.0%
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Jobs for Mining & Petroleum Technology Grads in Colorado

There are 4,780 people in the state and 148,130 people in the nation working in mining and petroleum tech jobs.

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Wages for Mining & Petroleum Technology Jobs in Colorado

In this state, mining and petroleum tech grads earn an average of $56,310. Nationwide, they make an average of $62,890.

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There is one school in the state that offers this degree.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,981 Total Students

80% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $33,543 a year.

Mining & Petroleum Technology Careers in CO

Some of the careers mining and petroleum tech majors go into include:

Job Title CO Job Growth CO Median Salary
Geological and Petroleum Technicians 23% $0
Oil, Gas, and Mining Service Unit Operators 22% $47,640
Engineering Technicians 15% $62,910

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to mining and petroleum tech.

Major Annual Graduates in CO
Construction Engineering 212
Mechanical Engineering 89
General Engineering Technology 81
Electronics Engineering 60
Engineering-Related Fields 58
Civil Engineering 31
Architectural Engineering 27
Drafting & Design Engineering 26

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