Doctor’s Degrees in Mining Engineering
Education Levels of Mining Engineering Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 17 people earned their doctor's degree in mining engineering. This makes it the 182nd most popular doctor's degree program in the country.
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 Doctor’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for mining engineering majors who have their doctor's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue doctor's degrees in mining engineering. About 82.4% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 14 |
| Women | 3 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of mining engineering doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| International Students | 11 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1 |
Most Popular Mining Engineering Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 8 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in mining engineering. Learn more about the most popular 8 below:
The most popular school in the United States for mining engineering students seekinga doctor's degree is University of Arizona. 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, 7 people received their doctor's degree in mining engineering from University of Arizona.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for mining engineering majors who are seeking their doctor'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, 6 people received their doctor's degree in mining engineering from Mines. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 20% were women.
University of Kentucky comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in mining engineering. 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, 5 people received their doctor's degree in mining engineering from UK.
Missouri University of Science and Technology is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in mining engineering. 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, 2 people received their doctor's degree in mining engineering from Missouri University of Science and Technology.
Virginia Tech comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in mining engineering. 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, 2 people received their doctor's degree in mining engineering from Virginia Tech.
The 6th most popular school in the country for mining engineering majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Utah. 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, 1 people received their doctor's degree in mining engineering from U of U.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to mining engineering that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | 2,178 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 1,842 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 1,361 |
| Civil Engineering | 1,240 |
| Chemical Engineering | 1,120 |
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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