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CIP PROGRAM: 15.0903
Petroleum Technology/Technician.

Summary: 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.

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics - Related Occupations

There are no occupations related specifically to this program.

National Completion Rate Trends

Year Associate'sBachelor'sMaster's
2020 235 44 -
2021 230 40 -
2022 207 25 -
2023 163 16 -
2024 135 7 -
Change -30.64% -63.64% -

Related CIPs

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15.0999 Mining and Petroleum Technologies/Technicians, Other.

Institutions granting degrees in Petroleum Technology/Technician.

Institution Degrees Granted (2024)5-Year Change
Muskingum University3 -85.71%
Nicholls State University4 -59.46%