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Mining Engineering in Alaska

Mining Engineering Schools in Alaska

Jobs for Mining Engineering Grads in Alaska

1,160 people in the state and 257,020 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Mining Engineering.

Mining Engineering Jobs Nationwide vs. AK

Wages for Mining Engineering Jobs in Alaska

In this state, Mining Engineering grads earn an average of $146,879. Nationwide, they make an average of $165,198.

Mining Engineering Wages Nationwide vs. AK

There is one school in the state that offers this degree.

Graduates earn a median salary of $48,072 in their first year after graduation. The full-time student retention rate is 72%. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $8,640 a year.

Mining Engineering Careers in AK

Some of the careers Mining Engineering majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary $79,889
Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers $89,263
Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers $138,303
Architectural and Engineering Managers $101,277

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Mining Engineering.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Mechanical Engineering 42,939
Electrical Engineering 26,760
Civil Engineering 20,005
Computer Engineering 19,986
Biomedical Engineering 13,914
General Engineering 13,411
Chemical Engineering 10,939
Aeronautical Engineering 9,596

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