Mining Technology/Technician
A program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of engineers and other professionals engaged in the development and operation of mines and related mineral processing facilities. Includes instruction in principles of mineral extraction and related geology, mineral field mapping and site analysis, testing and sampling methods, instrument calibration, assay analysis, test equipment operation and maintenance, mine environment and safety monitoring procedures, mine inspection procedures, and report preparation.
- Schools offering
- 5
- Annual completions
- 2
- Typical degree level
- Associate's
- Median earnings (5yr)
- $86k
About this major
A program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of engineers and other professionals engaged in the development and operation of mines and related mineral processing facilities. Includes instruction in principles of mineral extraction and related geology, mineral field mapping and site analysis, testing and sampling methods, instrument calibration, assay analysis, test equipment operation and maintenance, mine environment and safety monitoring procedures, mine inspection procedures, and report preparation.
Where this major leads
Occupations most often associated with this major, from the federal BLS+O*NET crosswalk. Job-growth projections and median wages are national.
| Occupation | Median wage | Job growth | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering technologists and technicians, except drafters, all other | $77k | +1.5% | Associate's degree |
| Service unit operators, oil and gas | $58k | +0.4% | No formal educational credential |
| Geological technicians, except hydrologic technicians | $48k | +1.5% | Associate's degree |
Earnings at a glance
Median graduate earnings from the federal College Scorecard, 5 and 10 years out.
Median 5-year earnings
$86k
Associate's vs Bachelor's — early-career earnings
Associate's
$89k
Bachelor's
$74k
Top colleges for Mining Technology/Technician
Ranked by annual completions at the associate's or bachelor's level — a proxy for program scale.
| College | Location | Assoc. | Bach. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois Eastern Community Colleges | Olney, IL | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Southwest Virginia Community College | Cedar Bluff, VA | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Eastern Arizona College | Thatcher, AZ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vincennes University | Vincennes, IN | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| College of Western Idaho | Nampa, ID | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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