Kansas · Mining and Petroleum Technologies/Technicians

Best Mining and Petroleum Technologies/Technicians institutions in Kansas, ranked by earnings

The Mining and Petroleum Technologies/Technicians program focuses on the essential skills and knowledge required for careers in the mining and petroleum industries. This program is designed for students interested in understanding the…

Institutions
1
offering CIP 15.09
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
6
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
50%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians
$59,950
BLS OEWS 2024

1 institutions offering Mining and Petroleum Technologies/Technicians in Kansas

Graduate earnings are not yet reported for these institutions; ordered by completions.

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Seward County Community College
Liberal Public
650%

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians (SOC 19-4043).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+1.5%
Little or no change
Openings / yr (US)
~1,300
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$48,390
typically Associate's degree

Top skills

Reading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingMonitoringWritingActive ListeningSpeaking

What Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians earn in Kansas

Jobs in Kansas
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$59,950
median $49,590
Best-paying metro

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Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians
$59,950

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Mining and Petroleum Technologies/Technicians programs in Kansas.

How much do Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians earn in Kansas?+

The average annual wage for Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians in Kansas is $59,950 (median $49,590). Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024.

What is the focus of the Mining and Petroleum Technologies/Technicians program?+

The Mining and Petroleum Technologies/Technicians program focuses on the essential skills and knowledge required for careers in the mining and petroleum industries. This program is designed for students interested in understanding the…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop reading comprehension, critical thinking, monitoring, writing, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians?+

The national job outlook is about +1.5% growth with around 1,300 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Associate's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

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