Master’s Degrees in Mining Engineering
Education Levels of Mining Engineering Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 83 people earned their master's degree in mining engineering. This makes it the 251st most popular master'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 Master’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for mining engineering students who are master's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in mining engineering. About 78.3% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 65 |
| Women | 18 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of mining engineering master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 28 |
| International Students | 40 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 4 |
Most Popular Mining Engineering Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 15 colleges that offer a master’s degree in mining engineering. Learn more about the most popular 15 below:
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for mining engineering majors who are seeking their master's degree. Each year, around 2,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 master's degree in mining engineering from SD Mines. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 10% were women.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for mining engineering majors who are seeking their master's degree is Missouri University of Science and Technology. 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, 11 people received their master's degree in mining engineering from Missouri University of Science and Technology.
New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in mining engineering. Each year, around 1,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 9 people received their master's degree in mining engineering from New Mexico Tech. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 70% were women.
The 4th most popular school in the country for mining engineering majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Arizona. Each year, around 45,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 8 people received their master's degree in mining engineering from University of Arizona. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.
Colorado School of Mines is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in mining engineering. Each year, around 6,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 8 people received their master's degree in mining engineering from Mines. About 10% of this group were women, and 5% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 6th most popular school in the country for mining engineering majors who are seeking their master's degree is Virginia Tech. Each year, around 37,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 5 people received their master's degree in mining engineering from Virginia Tech. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.
The 7th most popular school in the country for mining engineering majors who are seeking their master's degree is Montana Technological University. 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, 4 people received their master's degree in mining engineering from Montana Tech.
The 8th most popular school in the country for mining engineering majors who are seeking their master's degree is West Virginia University. Each year, around 26,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 3 people received their master's degree in mining engineering from WVU.
The 9th most popular school in the country for mining engineering majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Nevada - Reno. 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, 2 people received their master's degree in mining engineering from UNR.
The 9th most popular school in the country for mining engineering majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Utah. Each year, around 33,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 2 people received their master's degree in mining engineering from U of U. About 25% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 11th most popular school in the country for mining engineering majors who are seeking their master's degree is Michigan Technological University. Each year, around 6,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 1 people received their master's degree in mining engineering from Michigan Tech.
University of Kentucky comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in mining engineering. Roughly 29,900 attend the school each year. 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, 1 people received their master's degree in mining engineering from UK.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to mining engineering that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | 9,192 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 7,402 |
| Computer Engineering | 5,898 |
| Civil Engineering | 4,960 |
| General Engineering | 3,783 |
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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