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About Mining Technology/Technician

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.

How popular is an Associates degree in Mining Technology/Technician in IL

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5 degrees awarded
Associates degree in Mining Technology/Technician makes up 0.93% of all Associates degree awarded in Illinois

Careers

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 .

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Mining Technology/Technician majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Mining Technology/Technician majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students
5
Female Students
(0%)
Male Students
5 (100%)
White (5, 100%)
Asian (0, <1%)
American Indian or Alaska Native (0, <1%)
Hispanic or Latino (0, <1%)
Black or African American (0, <1%)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (0, <1%)
Two or more races (0, <1%)
U.S. Nonresident (0, <1%)
Race/ethnicity unknown (0, <1%)

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