by our College Data Analytics TeamOther Mining & Petroleum Technologies (CIP 15.0999) is part of the Engineering Technologies field of study, alongside 2 related programs, but no U.S. college reported other mining & petroleum technologies graduates to IPEDS in the latest year. Graduates earn a median $57,450 one year after completing, rising to $87,741 after four years.
A degree in Other Mining & Petroleum Technologies involves the study of Mining And Petroleum Technologies/technicians, Other. Any Instructional Program In Mining And Petroleum Engineering Technologies Not Listed Above.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings. Data as of: July 2026.
O*NET rates Reading Comprehension the most important skill for jobs related to other mining & petroleum technologies, at 3.8 out of 5. The key knowledge areas are Computers and Electronics, Mathematics and Engineering and Technology. The most important abilities are Written Comprehension, Oral Comprehension and Information Ordering.
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1 occupations are related to Other Mining & Petroleum Technologies, with an average median salary of $119,992; the strongest outlook belongs to Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians, at 9.9% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Ore Tester, Field Construction Materials Testing Technician, Petroleum Technician and Gas Tester.
That occupation also has the most projected jobs of any related to other mining & petroleum technologies, at 56,828.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians | 56,828 | 9.9% |
Other Mining & Petroleum Technologies graduates earn a median $57,450 one year after completing their program, $87,741 after four years and $65,897 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $57,450 |
| 4 years | $87,741 |
| 5 years | $65,897 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The same occupation is also the highest-paying one related to other mining & petroleum technologies, with a median salary of $119,992.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians | $119,992 |
Other Mining & Petroleum Technologies has 2 similar majors in the Engineering Technologies field, which together award 315 degrees a year; the largest are Petroleum Technology/Technician (254) and Mining Technology/Technician (61). Browse all Engineering Technologies majors or the full list of college majors.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Petroleum Technology/Technician | 254 |
| Mining Technology/Technician | 61 |
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