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2026 Most Popular Mining & Petroleum Technology Schools

There are 45 colleges that offer a degree in Mining & Petroleum Technology. Learn more about the most popular schools below:

Finding the Best Mining & Petroleum Technology School for You

With all the Mining & Petroleum Technology programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendance, there are many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience.

The Most Popular Mining & Petroleum Technology Schools ranking is one of many tools that Trade College Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 45 schools in the United States offering Mining & Petroleum Technology programs. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school’s program.

The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Mining & Petroleum Technology Schools.

The most popular school in the United States for Mining & Petroleum Technology students is Uintah Basin Technical College. Located in Roosevelt, UT, this is a public institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 82 people earned their degree in Mining & Petroleum Technology from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $14,659. Read More…

Fletcher Technical Community College comes in at #2 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Mining & Petroleum Technology majors. Fletcher Technical Community College is a public school located in Schriever, LA. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people earned their degree in Mining & Petroleum Technology from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $39,049. Full Mining & Petroleum Technology at Fletcher Technical Community College Report

Lewis and Clark Community College comes in at #3 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Mining & Petroleum Technology majors. Located in Godfrey, IL, this is a public institution. This school awarded 22 degrees in Mining & Petroleum Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $37,413. Read More…

#4

Nicholls State University

Thibodaux, LA

Nicholls State University comes in at #4 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Mining & Petroleum Technology majors. Located in Thibodaux, LA, this is a public institution. This school awarded 22 degrees in Mining & Petroleum Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $41,613. Read full report on Mining & Petroleum Technology at Nicholls State University

Illinois Eastern Community Colleges landed the #5 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Mining & Petroleum Technology Schools ranking. Illinois Eastern Community Colleges is a public school located in Olney, IL. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people earned their degree in Mining & Petroleum Technology from this school. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $31,252. Read More…

#6

Lackawanna College

Scranton, PA

Lackawanna College landed the #6 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Mining & Petroleum Technology Schools ranking. Lackawanna College is a private nonprofit school located in Scranton, PA. This school awarded 12 degrees in Mining & Petroleum Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $33,270. Full Mining & Petroleum Technology at Lackawanna College Report

South Louisiana Community College landed the #7 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Mining & Petroleum Technology Schools ranking. South Louisiana Community College is a public school located in Lafayette, LA. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people earned their degree in Mining & Petroleum Technology from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $34,043. Read More…

The University of Texas Permian Basin comes in at #8 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Mining & Petroleum Technology majors. The University of Texas Permian Basin is a public school located in Odessa, TX. This school awarded 12 degrees in Mining & Petroleum Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $53,042. Full Mining & Petroleum Technology at The University of Texas Permian Basin Report

#9

Stark State College

North Canton, OH

Stark State College landed the #9 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Mining & Petroleum Technology Schools ranking. Located in North Canton, OH, this is a public institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people earned their degree in Mining & Petroleum Technology from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $39,757. Full Mining & Petroleum Technology at Stark State College Report

Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology comes in at #10 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Mining & Petroleum Technology majors. Located in Okmulgee, OK, this is a public institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people earned their degree in Mining & Petroleum Technology from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $57,513. Read full report on Mining & Petroleum Technology at Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology

#11

Central Technology Center

Drumright, OK

Central Technology Center landed the #11 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Mining & Petroleum Technology Schools ranking. Located in Drumright, OK, this is a public institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people earned their degree in Mining & Petroleum Technology from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $35,015. Read full report on Mining & Petroleum Technology at Central Technology Center

Pierpont Community and Technical College landed the #12 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Mining & Petroleum Technology Schools ranking. Pierpont Community and Technical College is a public school located in Fairmont, WV. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people earned their degree in Mining & Petroleum Technology from this school. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $37,659. Full Mining & Petroleum Technology at Pierpont Community and Technical College Report

Houston Community College landed the #13 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Mining & Petroleum Technology Schools ranking. Located in Houston, TX, this is a public institution. This school awarded 7 degrees in Mining & Petroleum Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $34,320. Read More…

West Virginia Northern Community College landed the #14 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Mining & Petroleum Technology Schools ranking. Located in Wheeling, WV, this is a public institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people earned their degree in Mining & Petroleum Technology from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $34,276. Read full report on Mining & Petroleum Technology at West Virginia Northern Community College

Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology comes in at #15 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Mining & Petroleum Technology majors. Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology is a public school located in Pleasant Gap, PA. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people earned their degree in Mining & Petroleum Technology from this school. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $34,912. Read More…

#16

Ivy Tech Community College

Indianapolis, IN

Ivy Tech Community College comes in at #16 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Mining & Petroleum Technology majors. Located in Indianapolis, IN, this is a public institution. This school awarded 6 degrees in Mining & Petroleum Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $46,027. Read full report on Mining & Petroleum Technology at Ivy Tech Community College

Seward County Community College landed the #17 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Mining & Petroleum Technology Schools ranking. Located in Liberal, KS, this is a public institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people earned their degree in Mining & Petroleum Technology from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $37,058. Read full report on Mining & Petroleum Technology at Seward County Community College

#18

Mountain Empire Community College

Big Stone Gap, VA

Mountain Empire Community College landed the #18 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Mining & Petroleum Technology Schools ranking. Mountain Empire Community College is a public school located in Big Stone Gap, VA. This school awarded 5 degrees in Mining & Petroleum Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $35,864. Read full report on Mining & Petroleum Technology at Mountain Empire Community College

University of Alaska Anchorage comes in at #19 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Mining & Petroleum Technology majors. University of Alaska Anchorage is a public school located in Anchorage, AK. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people earned their degree in Mining & Petroleum Technology from this school. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $51,493. Read full report on Mining & Petroleum Technology at University of Alaska Anchorage

University of Alaska Fairbanks comes in at #20 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Mining & Petroleum Technology majors. Located in Fairbanks, AK, this is a public institution. This school awarded 5 degrees in Mining & Petroleum Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $48,072. Full Mining & Petroleum Technology at University of Alaska Fairbanks Report

#21

University of the Virgin Islands

Charlotte Amalie, VI

University of the Virgin Islands landed the #21 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Mining & Petroleum Technology Schools ranking. Located in Charlotte Amalie, VI, this is a public institution. This school awarded 5 degrees in Mining & Petroleum Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,480. Read full report on Mining & Petroleum Technology at University of the Virgin Islands

#22

Western Texas College

Snyder, TX

Western Texas College landed the #22 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Mining & Petroleum Technology Schools ranking. Located in Snyder, TX, this is a public institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people earned their degree in Mining & Petroleum Technology from this school. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $37,135. Read More…

Southwest Mississippi Community College landed the #23 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Mining & Petroleum Technology Schools ranking. Located in Summit, MS, this is a public institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people earned their degree in Mining & Petroleum Technology from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $51,221. Read More…

#24

Williston State College

Williston, ND

Williston State College landed the #24 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Mining & Petroleum Technology Schools ranking. Located in Williston, ND, this is a public institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people earned their degree in Mining & Petroleum Technology from this school. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $41,247. Full Mining & Petroleum Technology at Williston State College Report

#25

Bismarck State College

Bismarck, ND

Bismarck State College landed the #25 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Mining & Petroleum Technology Schools ranking. Located in Bismarck, ND, this is a public institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people earned their degree in Mining & Petroleum Technology from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $53,877. Read full report on Mining & Petroleum Technology at Bismarck State College

#26

Coastal Bend College

Beeville, TX
#27

Navarro College

Corsicana, TX
#29

Aims Community College

Greeley, CO
#30

Bossier Parish Community College

Bossier City, LA
#31

University of North Dakota

Grand Forks, ND
#34

Eastern Arizona College

Thatcher, AZ
#35

Lone Star College System

The Woodlands, TX
#36

Madisonville Community College

Madisonville, KY
#37

Midland College

Midland, TX
#38

Palo Alto College

San Antonio, TX
#40

Rend Lake College

Ina, IL
#44

Vincennes University

Vincennes, IN

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More Mining & Petroleum Technology Rankings

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we’ve developed a number of rankings, including this Most Popular Mining & Petroleum Technology Schools list, to help you choose the best school for you.

Mining & Petroleum Technology Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
Petroleum Technology 294
Mining Technology 29
Other Mining & Petroleum Tech 5
Related Major Annual Graduates
Electromechanical Engineering 11,920
Industrial Production Technology 11,391
Environmental Control Technology 10,798
Drafting & Design Engineering 9,702
Electronics Engineering 9,196

References

*The average salary above is for the top 25 schools only.

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