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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.
2026 Most Popular Mining & Petroleum Technology Schools in the United States
The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Mining & Petroleum Technology Schools.
Top 25 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…
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…
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
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
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…
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
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
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
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…
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
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
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Mining & Petroleum Technology by Region
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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.
Majors Related to Mining & Petroleum Technology
Mining & Petroleum Technology Concentrations
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Petroleum Technology | 294 |
| Mining Technology | 29 |
| Other Mining & Petroleum Tech | 5 |
Most Popular Related Majors
| 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 |
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*The average salary above is for the top 25 schools only.
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