Mining & Petroleum Tech Schools in Texas

71 students earned Mining & Petroleum Tech degrees in Texas in the 2022-2023 year.

Gender Distribution

In Texas, a mining & petroleum tech major is more popular with men than with women.

Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of mining & petroleum tech majors in Texas is as follows:

• Asian: 1.4%
• Black or African American: 5.6%
• Hispanic or Latino: 54.9%
• White: 29.6%
• Non-Resident Alien: 4.2%
• Other Races: 4.2%

Jobs for Mining & Petroleum Tech Grads in Texas

In this state, there are 37,630 people employed in jobs related to a mining & petroleum tech degree, compared to 148,130 nationwide.

Wages for Mining & Petroleum Tech Jobs in Texas

In this state, mining & petroleum tech grads earn an average of $66,630. Nationwide, they make an average of $62,890.

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
Geological and Petroleum Technicians	17%	$53,990
Engineering Technicians	15%	$62,080

Related Majors in Texas

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

Major	Annual Graduates in TX
Engineering-Related Fields	262
Construction Engineering	52
General Engineering Technology	39
Nanotechnology	22
Industrial Production Technology	17
Quality Control Technology	15
	2

View all majors related to Mining & Petroleum Tech

View Nationwide Mining & Petroleum Tech Report

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
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