Virginia · Mining and Petroleum Technologies/Technicians

Best Mining and Petroleum Technologies/Technicians institutions in Virginia, 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
5
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
48%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians
BLS OEWS 2024

1 institutions offering Mining and Petroleum Technologies/Technicians in Virginia

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

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Mountain Empire Community College
Big Stone Gap Public
548%

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 Virginia

Jobs in Virginia
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
annual
Best-paying metro

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Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians

Common questions

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

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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