Mining & Petroleum Tech Schools in Utah
137 Mining & Petroleum Tech students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.
As a degree choice, Mining & Petroleum Tech is the 244th most popular major in the state.
Education Levels of Mining & Petroleum Tech Majors in Utah
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 | 137 |
Gender Distribution
In Utah, a mining & petroleum tech major is more popular with men than with women.
Racial Distribution
The racial distribution of mining & petroleum tech majors in Utah is as follows:
- Asian: 0.7%
- Black or African American: 0.0%
- Hispanic or Latino: 5.8%
- White: 91.2%
- Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
- Other Races: 2.2%
Jobs for Mining & Petroleum Tech Grads in Utah
1,980 people in the state and 148,130 in the nation are employed in jobs related to mining & petroleum tech.
Wages for Mining & Petroleum Tech Jobs in Utah
A typical salary for a mining & petroleum tech grad in the state is $54,160, compared to a typical salary of $62,890 nationwide.
Most Popular Mining & Petroleum Tech Programs in UT
Mining & Petroleum Tech Careers in UT
Some of the careers mining & petroleum tech majors go into include:
| Job Title | UT Job Growth | UT Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Oil, Gas, and Mining Service Unit Operators | 57% | $51,190 |
| Geological and Petroleum Technicians | 39% | $48,580 |
| Engineering Technicians | 29% | $55,740 |
Related Majors in Utah
Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to mining & petroleum tech.
| Major | Annual Graduates in UT |
|---|---|
| Engineering-Related Fields | 149 |
| Drafting & Design Engineering | 61 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 53 |
| Industrial Production Technology | 42 |
| Electromechanical Engineering | 24 |
| General Engineering Technology | 21 |
| Construction Engineering | 19 |
| Engineering-Related Technologies | 19 |
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References
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
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