Petroleum Technology/Technician

Petroleum 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 oil and natural gas extraction and processing facilities. Includes instruction in principles of petroleum extraction and related geology, petroleum field mapping and site analysis, testing and sampling methods, instrument calibration, laboratory analysis, test equipment operation and maintenance, environment and safety monitoring procedures for oil/gas fields and facilities, facility inspection procedures, and report preparation.

Of the 49 Petroleum Technology/Technician degrees granted each year at the Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years level, 18% percent are awarded to women and the other 82% percent are men. Did you know that West Virginia has more students being granted a degree in Petroleum Technology/Technician than any other state in the US? In fact, West Virginia awarded 8 degrees last year! The average starting salary for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Petroleum Technology/Technician is $56,989.