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Mining & Petroleum Technology Schools in Louisiana

119 students earned Mining & Petroleum Tech degrees in Louisiana in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Mining & Petroleum Technology is the 86th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Mining & Petroleum Technology Majors in Louisiana

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 59
Bachelor’s Degree 25
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 19
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 19
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 16
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 16
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 16

Gender Distribution

In Louisiana, 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 Louisiana is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 33.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 1.7%
  • White: 61.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.8%
  • Other Races: 2.5%
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Jobs for Mining & Petroleum Technology Grads in Louisiana

5,200 people in the state and 148,130 in the nation are employed in jobs related to mining and petroleum tech.

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Wages for Mining & Petroleum Technology Jobs in Louisiana

A typical salary for a mining and petroleum tech grad in the state is $59,930, compared to a typical salary of $62,890 nationwide.

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There are 3 colleges in Louisiana that offer mining and petroleum tech degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

68 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
6,769 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $35,674 a year. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,755.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,105 Total Students

A typical student attending Fletcher Technical Community College will pay a net price of $8,935. 95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 42% are considered full time.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,090 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 24 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $7,837. Graduates earn an average $26,047 after graduation.

Mining & Petroleum Technology Careers in LA

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

Job Title LA Job Growth LA Median Salary
Geological and Petroleum Technicians 10% $62,620
Oil, Gas, and Mining Service Unit Operators 8% $51,100
Engineering Technicians 6% $55,050

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

Major Annual Graduates in LA
Industrial Production Technology 637
Electromechanical Engineering 250
Drafting & Design Engineering 65
General Engineering Technology 60
Engineering-Related Fields 51
Construction Engineering 42
Quality Control Technology 33
Electronics Engineering 28

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