Mining and Petroleum Technologies/Technicians at Uintah Basin Technical College
Ranked 2nd of 3 certificate (1-2 years) programs in Mining and Petroleum Technologies/Technicians by 5-year earnings.
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Mining and Petroleum Technologies/Technicians (certificate (1-2 years)) graduates.
Graduates of Uintah Basin Technical College's certificate (1-2 years) program in Mining and Petroleum Technologies/Technicians earn a median $70,527 one year after graduating, rising to $82,614 by year five. Five years out, earnings run 8% above the national median of $76,595 for this field, ranking 2nd of 3 reporting programs.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.
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