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Major Overview for Petroleum Technology/Technician

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Overview for Petroleum Technology/Technician

A program that prepares 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.

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Colleges Offering a Major in Petroleum Technology/Technician

Top 1 U.S. Colleges with the most degrees awarded of Petroleum Technology/Technician among the 2006-2007 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded*/
Percentage
SelectivityCost*
Nicholls State University
Thibodaux, LA
14
(1.9%)
Minimally Selective$9,351
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* The number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2006-2007 graduating class.