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Mining & Petroleum Technology Schools in Texas

45 students earned Mining & Petroleum Tech degrees in Texas in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Mining & Petroleum Technology is the 241st most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Mining & Petroleum Technology Majors in Texas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 29
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 10
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 10
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 6
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 6
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 6

Gender Distribution

In Texas, 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 Texas is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.4%
  • Black or African American: 4.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 33.3%
  • White: 40.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 8.9%
  • Other Races: 8.9%
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Jobs for Mining & Petroleum Technology Grads in Texas

There are 37,630 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 Texas

In this state, mining and petroleum tech grads earn an average of $66,630. Nationwide, they make an average of $62,890.

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There are 6 colleges in Texas that offer mining and petroleum tech degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
48,329 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $4,813. Of all the students who attend this school, 69% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

#2

Navarro College

Corsicana
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,139 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $14,373. The full-time teacher rate is 36%. The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,442 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. A typical student attending Western Texas College will pay a net price of $5,480.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,105 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 25 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $3,960. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 24% are considered full time.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,352 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 76% get financial aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $34,850 after earning their degree at this institution. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

#5

Lone Star College System

The Woodlands
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
70,109 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $32,129 after graduation. A typical student attending North Harris Montgomery will pay a net price of $8,711. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

Mining & Petroleum Technology Careers in TX

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

Job Title TX Job Growth TX Median Salary
Geological and Petroleum Technicians 17% $53,990
Oil, Gas, and Mining Service Unit Operators 16% $46,140
Engineering Technicians 15% $62,080

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

Major Annual Graduates in TX
Construction Engineering 983
Electromechanical Engineering 753
Industrial Production Technology 610
Drafting & Design Engineering 397
Electronics Engineering 310
Engineering-Related Fields 271
Environmental Control Technology 202
Mechanical Engineering 191

View all majors related to Mining & Petroleum Technology

View Nationwide Mining & Petroleum Technology Report

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