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Mining & Petroleum Tech in Texas

Mining & Petroleum Tech Schools in Texas

48 students earned Mining & Petroleum Tech degrees in Texas in the 2021-2022 year.

In this state, Mining & Petroleum Tech is the 39th most popular major out of a total 47 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Mining & Petroleum Tech Majors in Texas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 31
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 11
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 11
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 6

Gender Distribution

In Texas, 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 Texas is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.2%
  • Black or African American: 10.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 43.8%
  • White: 35.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.2%
  • Other Races: 2.1%
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Jobs for Mining & Petroleum Tech Grads in Texas

There are 37,630 people in the state and 148,130 people in the nation working in mining & petroleum tech jobs.

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Wages for Mining & Petroleum Tech Jobs in Texas

A typical salary for a mining & petroleum tech grad in the state is $66,630, compared to a typical salary of $62,890 nationwide.

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There are 6 colleges in Texas that offer mining & petroleum tech degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
46,780 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 36% are considered full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $6,905. 67% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,927 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $3,671. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 26 to 1.

#3

Navarro College

Corsicana
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,565 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $30,365 a year. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,520. 78% of students get financical aid.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,430 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 3.40% which is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 52% get financial aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $3,035.

#5

Lone Star College System

The Woodlands
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
68,653 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $32,179 a year. The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,653 Total Students

The 3.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. 60% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. In their early career, NCTC grads earn an average salary of $36,362.

Mining & Petroleum Tech Careers in TX

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

Job Title TX Job Growth TX Median Salary
Oil, Gas, and Mining Service Unit Operators 16% $46,140
Engineering Technicians 15% $62,080

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

Major Annual Graduates in TX
Electromechanical Engineering 1,366
Environmental Control Technology 1,237
Construction Engineering 1,165
Drafting & Design Engineering 1,107
Industrial Production Technology 1,024
Electronics Engineering 597
Quality Control Technology 347
Computer Engineering 264

View all majors related to Mining & Petroleum Tech

View Nationwide Mining & Petroleum Tech Report

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