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

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    Chandni Arora | Contributor-Level 10

    2 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 in specific industries such as oil and renewable energy. According to experts, Petroleum Engineering is predicted to be one of the most desirable branches of engineering in the future job market. Therefore, if you have a keen interest in pursuing a career in the oil and renewable energy sectors, then Petroleum Engineering may be the ideal c
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    Rounit Rai | Contributor-Level 7

    2 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 limited and even growth aspects after a few years of experience may be limited. But petroleum engineering has got better prospects - be it offshore oil and gas production platforms, onshore oil and gas production facilities, oil refineries, petrochemical plants, gas treatment, compression and distribution companies etc. And could be in desi
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