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Mining & Petroleum Technology in West Virginia

Mining & Petroleum Technology Schools in West Virginia

Jobs for Mining & Petroleum Technology Grads in West Virginia

1,420 people in the state and 134,150 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Mining & Petroleum Tech.

Mining & Petroleum Technology Jobs Nationwide vs. WV

Wages for Mining & Petroleum Technology Jobs in West Virginia

In this state, Mining & Petroleum Tech grads earn an average of $67,067. Nationwide, they make an average of $72,873.

Mining & Petroleum Technology Wages Nationwide vs. WV

There are 2 colleges in West Virginia that offer Mining & Petroleum Tech degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $37,659 a year. Undergrads from West Virginia pay around $5,594 a year in tuition.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $34,276 after earning their degree at this institution. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $4,544 a year.

Mining & Petroleum Technology Careers in WV

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

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