Which branch should I opt for: Petroleum Engineering or Mining Engineering?

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6 months ago
Both mining and petroleum engineering are good and depend on your interests. But in the end, you have to choose the one with better career prospects. 
 
Based on that criterion, I think Petroleum Engineering is better than Mining Engineering. The reason why because it has better job and growth options

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3 years ago
Greetings! It's important to consider your interests when deciding between Petroleum Engineering and Mining Engineering as both are fantastic options. Mining Engineering encompasses a wide range of subjects, whereas Petroleum Engineering is a specialised field that boasts plentiful job opportunities

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Rounit Rai
3 years ago
Both mining and petroleum engineering are good and depends on your interest. But finally at the end, one looks for a good placement after completion of the degree. Based on this criteria, petroleum engineering is better than mining engineering. The prospects for getting jobs in mining engineering is

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