Bachelor’s Degrees in Mining Engineering
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Education Levels of Mining Engineering Majors
In 2020-2021, 170 bachelor's degrees were awarded to mining engineering majors. 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 | 170 |
| Master’s Degree | 69 |
| Graduate Certificate | 39 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 24 |
| Basic Certificate | 12 |
Earnings of Mining Engineering Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in mining engineering is $71,308. 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 $68,202 and the high is $73,179.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in mining engineering is $27,276. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $30,156 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $25,763.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue bachelor's degrees in mining engineering. About 80.0% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 136 |
| Women | 34 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of mining engineering bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 |
| White | 116 |
| International Students | 11 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 14 |
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 $17,160 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,154 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 27 people received their bachelor's degree in mining engineering from Mines. Of these students, 19% were women and 26% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $11,247 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,311 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 19 bachelor's degrees were handed out to mining engineering majors at UK. Of these students, 26% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,960 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,452 per year. The mining engineering program at Missouri University of Science and Technology awarded 18 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
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 $5,707 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,706 per year. The mining engineering program at Montana Technological University awarded 17 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
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 $10,990 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,106 per year. The mining engineering program at University of Arizona awarded 15 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 20% of this group were women, and 53% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $9,144 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,332 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 14 bachelor's degrees were handed out to mining engineering majors at WVU. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 43% were women.
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 $7,820 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,134 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 14 bachelor's degrees were handed out to mining engineering majors at SD Mines. About 14% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $11,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,098 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 people received their bachelor's degree in mining engineering from Virginia Tech. Of these students, 38% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Pennsylvania State University - University Park comes in at #9 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 $15,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,189 per year. The mining engineering program at Pennsylvania State University - University Park awarded 10 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
University of Nevada - Reno comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in mining engineering. Each year, around 20,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,923 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,625 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 people received their bachelor's degree in mining engineering from UNR. Of these students, 25% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $7,749 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,970 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 people received their bachelor's degree in mining engineering from U of U.
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 $7,031 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,344 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 bachelor's degrees were handed out to mining engineering majors at New Mexico Tech. About 33% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Alaska Fairbanks comes in at #12 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 $7,296 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,265 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 bachelor's degrees were handed out to mining engineering majors at UAF.
Michigan Technological University comes in at #14 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 $17,903 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,725 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 people received their bachelor's degree in mining engineering from Michigan Tech.
Southern Illinois University Carbondale is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in mining engineering. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,638 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,268 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 people received their bachelor's degree in mining engineering from SIUC.
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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 | 36,809 |
| Electrical Engineering | 17,320 |
| Civil Engineering | 15,193 |
| Computer Engineering | 12,194 |
| Chemical Engineering | 10,172 |
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.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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