Mining Engineering
Expected Growth: 2%
Median Pay: $100,640
Degree: Bachelor's in Mining or Geological Engineering
Math and Science Focus: Calculus and Geology
Types of Projects: Minerals, Safety, and Sustainability
Skills: Attention to Detail, Adventurous, and Communication
Job Phase: Exploration, Design, Operations, Maintenance, and Reclamation
Mining engineers design and develop systems to extract minerals and resources from the earth safely and efficiently. They work on everything from mining equipment to ensuring environmental safety during extraction. If you’re interested in geology, problem-solving, and working on projects that help provide resources for the world, mining engineering could be a great fit for you!
*Based on the US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook
What Is A Mining Engineer?
Petroleum Engineering
Expected Growth: 2%
Median Pay: $135,690
Degree: Bachelor's in Petroleum Engineering
Math and Science Focus: Calculus and Geology
Types of Projects: Oil and Manufacturing
Skills: Collaboration, Creativity, Problem Solving, and Willingness to Work In the Field
Job Phase: Research, Planning, Drilling, Extraction, Maintenance, and Closure
Petroleum engineers design and develop methods to extract oil and gas from deep beneath the earth’s surface. They work on drilling techniques, improving energy production, and finding ways to do it more efficiently and safely. If you're interested in energy, geology, and solving challenges to power the world, petroleum engineering could be the perfect fit for you!
*Based on the US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook
What Is A Petroleum Engineer?
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