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Mining & Petroleum Technology in Pennsylvania

Mining & Petroleum Technology Schools in Pennsylvania

Jobs for Mining & Petroleum Technology Grads in Pennsylvania

There are 5,330 people in the state and 134,150 people in the nation working in Mining & Petroleum Tech jobs.

Mining & Petroleum Technology Jobs Nationwide vs. PA

Wages for Mining & Petroleum Technology Jobs in Pennsylvania

Mining & Petroleum Tech grads earn an average of $62,979 in the state and $72,873 nationwide.

Mining & Petroleum Technology Wages Nationwide vs. PA

There are 3 colleges in Pennsylvania that offer Mining & Petroleum Tech degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

#1

Lackawanna College

Scranton

Graduates earn a median salary of $33,270 in their first year after graduation. The full-time student retention rate is 100%. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $17,950 a year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $34,912 after earning their degree at this institution. About 95% of those who apply are admitted.

Graduates earn a median salary of $49,721 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 91% of applicants. 61% of full-time students return after their first year.

Mining & Petroleum Technology Careers in PA

Some of the careers Mining & Petroleum Tech majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas 11% $50,058
Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians 10% $119,992
Non-Destructive Testing Specialists 3% $57,631
Gas Plant Operators 2% $57,281
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other 2% $121,642
Photonics Technicians 2% $106,964

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Mining & Petroleum Tech.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Electromechanical Engineering 11,920
Industrial Production Technology 11,391
Environmental Control Technology 10,798
Drafting & Design Engineering 9,702
Electronics Engineering 9,196
Engineering-Related Fields 8,633
Mechanical Engineering 5,996
Construction Engineering 5,089

View all majors related to Mining & Petroleum Technology

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