Bachelor’s Degrees in Mining Engineering
Education Levels of Mining Engineering Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 177 people earned their bachelor's degree in mining engineering. This earns it the #268 spot on the list of the most popular bachelor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in mining engineering at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 177 |
| Master’s Degree | 83 |
| Graduate Certificate | 18 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 17 |
| Basic Certificate | 5 |
Earnings of Mining Engineering Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in mining engineering is $85,897. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $83,309 and the high is $86,924.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for mining engineering students who are bachelor's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue bachelor's degrees in mining engineering. About 80.2% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 142 |
| Women | 35 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of mining engineering bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 131 |
| International Students | 17 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 10 |
Most Popular Mining Engineering Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 16 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in mining engineering. Learn more about the most popular 16 below:
The most popular school in the United States for mining engineering students seekinga bachelor's degree is Colorado School of Mines. Roughly 6,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $18,390 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,558 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their bachelor's degree in mining engineering from Mines. Of these students, 12% were women and 6% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Mines graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $85,897.
University of Kentucky comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in mining engineering. Each year, around 29,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,849 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,967 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their bachelor's degree in mining engineering from UK. Of these students, 26% were women and 5% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Kentucky mining engineering graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $85,897.
Missouri University of Science and Technology comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in mining engineering. Roughly 7,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,008 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,200 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their bachelor's degree in mining engineering from Missouri University of Science and Technology. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in mining engineering at Missouri University of Science and Technology make a median salary of 85,897.
The 4th most popular school in the country for mining engineering majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Montana Technological University. Roughly 1,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,113 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,042 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their bachelor's degree in mining engineering from Montana Tech. About 17% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in mining engineering at Montana Technological University make a median salary of 85,897.
University of Arizona comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in mining engineering. Roughly 45,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,546 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,718 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their bachelor's degree in mining engineering from University of Arizona. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 13% were women. University of Arizona mining engineering graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $85,897.
West Virginia University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in mining engineering. Roughly 26,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,648 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,908 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their bachelor's degree in mining engineering from WVU. Of these students, 24% were women and 6% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that WVU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $85,897.
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in mining engineering. Roughly 2,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,800 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their bachelor's degree in mining engineering from SD Mines. Of these students, 15% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that SD Mines graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $85,897.
Virginia Tech comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in mining engineering. Roughly 37,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,698 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,234 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their bachelor's degree in mining engineering from Virginia Tech. About 14% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in mining engineering at Virginia Tech make a median salary of 85,897.
Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in mining engineering. Each year, around 0 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,672 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,956 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their bachelor's degree in mining engineering from Penn State University Park. Of these students, 14% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus mining engineering graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $85,897.
University of Nevada - Reno comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in mining engineering. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,876 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,792 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their bachelor's degree in mining engineering from UNR. University of Nevada - Reno mining engineering graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $85,897.
University of Utah is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in mining engineering. Roughly 33,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,175 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,353 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their bachelor's degree in mining engineering from U of U. Of these students, 25% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in mining engineering at University of Utah make a median salary of 85,897.
New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in mining engineering. Roughly 1,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,664 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,005 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their bachelor's degree in mining engineering from New Mexico Tech. Data shows that New Mexico Tech graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $85,897.
University of Alaska Fairbanks comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in mining engineering. Roughly 6,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,041 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,459 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their bachelor's degree in mining engineering from UAF. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in mining engineering at University of Alaska Fairbanks make a median salary of 85,897.
Michigan Technological University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in mining engineering. Roughly 6,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,429 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,669 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their bachelor's degree in mining engineering from Michigan Tech. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in mining engineering at Michigan Technological University make a median salary of 85,897.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to mining engineering that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 33,840 |
| Electrical Engineering | 15,613 |
| Civil Engineering | 14,335 |
| Computer Engineering | 12,141 |
| Chemical Engineering | 8,935 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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