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Mining & Petroleum Tech in Pennsylvania

Mining & Petroleum Tech Schools in Pennsylvania

25 Mining & Petroleum Tech students earned their degrees in the state in 2021-2022.

As a degree choice, Mining & Petroleum Tech is the 39th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Mining & Petroleum Tech Majors in Pennsylvania

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 25

Gender Distribution

In Pennsylvania, a mining & petroleum tech major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of mining & petroleum tech majors in Pennsylvania is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 4.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.0%
  • White: 88.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 4.0%
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Jobs for Mining & Petroleum Tech Grads in Pennsylvania

8,670 people in the state and 148,130 in the nation are employed in jobs related to mining & petroleum tech.

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Wages for Mining & Petroleum Tech Jobs in Pennsylvania

A typical salary for a mining & 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 & petroleum tech degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

#1

Lackawanna College

Scranton
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,916 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 5.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $31,568 a year. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
168 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. This public school has an average net price of $11,286. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
1,164 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $51,812 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

Mining & Petroleum Tech Careers in PA

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

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

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

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Mechanical Engineering 352
Electromechanical Engineering 237
Industrial Production Technology 236
Quality Control Technology 227
Drafting & Design Engineering 193
Computer Engineering 166
Electronics Engineering 163
General Engineering Technology 108

View all majors related to Mining & Petroleum Tech

View Nationwide Mining & Petroleum Tech Report

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