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![]() Frontier Community College Fairfield, IL At Frontier Community College, the most popular majors students pursue are...view more | N/A | -- | 4 | -- | $11,350 | $59,423 | ||
![]() Wabash Valley College Mount Carmel, IL At Wabash Valley College, the most popular majors students study are Liberal...view more | N/A | -- | 1 | -- | $10,301 | $59,423 |
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Mining Technology/Technician programs prepare 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.
While Mining Technology/Technician offers degrees up to the Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years, most students study towards a Associates degree. Students major in Mining Technology/Technician all around the US, though the major at the Associates degree level sees the most graduates in Illinois. The average starting salary for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Mining Technology/Technician is $56,989.
Some of the highest paying careers for Mining Technology/Technician majors include Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other, Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians . But, something else to think about is how much demand there is for certain jobs. Jobs that are in high need that a degree in Mining Technology/Technician can prepare you for are Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other, Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians .
These are the highest paying careers for Mining Technology/Technician majors.
Career | Median Salary | Average Annual Job Openings | Employment 2022 | Employment 2032 | % Change | |
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Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other Non-Destructive Testing Specialists Photonics Technicians | $74,040 | 22 | 249 | 251 | 1% | |
Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians | $56,740 | 1 | 17 | 18 | 8% |
These are the careers in highest demand for Mining Technology/Technician majors.
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