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Mining & Petroleum Technology Schools in Pennsylvania

In 2020-2021, 22 students earned their Mining & Petroleum Tech degrees in PA.

A Mining & Petroleum Technology major is the 261st most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Mining & Petroleum Technology Majors in Pennsylvania

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 19
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 3
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 3
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 3

Gender Distribution

In Pennsylvania, 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 Pennsylvania is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
  • White: 77.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 22.7%
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Jobs for Mining & Petroleum Technology Grads in Pennsylvania

8,670 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 Pennsylvania

A typical salary for a mining and petroleum tech grad in the state is $49,190, compared to a typical salary of $62,890 nationwide.

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

#1

Lackawanna College

Scranton
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,043 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 87% get financial aid. 100% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $19,916.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
113 Total Students

91% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. In their early career, CPI grads earn an average salary of $37,118.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
1,305 Total Students

A typical student attending Pitt Bradford will pay a net price of $16,003. 74% of the teachers are full time. The 2.90% student loan default rate is lower than average.

Mining & Petroleum Technology Careers in PA

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

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Engineering Technicians 5% $53,740
Geological and Petroleum Technicians 5% $43,250
Oil, Gas, and Mining Service Unit Operators 2% $42,400

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

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Computer Engineering 313
Quality Control Technology 259
Electromechanical Engineering 213
Engineering-Related Fields 194
Mechanical Engineering 188
Drafting & Design Engineering 183
General Engineering Technology 150
Industrial Production Technology 149

View all majors related to Mining & Petroleum Technology

View Nationwide Mining & Petroleum Technology Report

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