The Mining & Petroleum Technician major builds core foundations in this discipline and prepares students with practical, career-relevant skills. Use RoEDU⢠to find programs that match your goals.
Within Technician, students often explore key subfields and specializations that provide targeted expertise.
Graduates translate classroom knowledge into real-world impact across sectors through hands-on projects and internships.
As part of Technician, this major connects to diverse, high-demand fields and interdisciplinary pathways.
Data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2024) ⢠Median wages, employment, and growth projections
| Occupation | Median Wage | Total Jobs | Growth Rate | Education |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other SOC: 17-3029 Occupation: Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other | $77,390 | 64,410 | N/A | N/A |
Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians SOC: 19-4043 Occupation: Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians | $48,390 | 9,710 | N/A | N/A |
Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas SOC: 47-5013 Occupation: Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas | $57,980 | 44,120 | N/A | N/A |
Gas Plant Operators SOC: 51-8092 Occupation: Gas Plant Operators | $83,400 | 15,910 | N/A | N/A |