Mining Engineering Master’s Degrees
There are 14 colleges and universities across the nation that offer amaster’s degree in Mining Engineering. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and12% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 62.4% of Mining Engineering graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Mining Engineering Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 285 students earned theirMining Engineering majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Mining Engineering at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 151 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 110 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 24 |
Earnings of Mining Engineering Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in Mining Engineering of $91,559 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $83,507 |
| 4 years | $91,559 |
| 5 years | $100,389 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Mining Engineering students with their master’s degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with male students. About 81.2% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 69 |
| Women | 16 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Mining Engineering graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 22 | 25.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 | 4.7% |
| Black or African American | 4 | 4.7% |
| Race Unknown | 2 | 2.4% |
| International Students | 53 | 62.4% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 62.4% of graduates are in this category.
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Most Popular Mining Engineering Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 19 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Mining Engineering. Learn more about the most popular below:
Colorado School of Mines tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Mining Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 60 master's degrees in Mining Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Missouri University of Science and Technology comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Mining Engineering. This school awarded 46 master's degrees in Mining Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Arizona comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Mining Engineering. This school awarded 24 master's degrees in Mining Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Mining Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Mining Engineering. This school awarded 23 master's degrees in Mining Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Kentucky comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Mining Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their master's degree in Mining Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Mining Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is a popular choice for Mining Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 20 master's degrees in Mining Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Mining Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their master's degree in Mining Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Mining Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
West Virginia University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Mining Engineering. This school awarded 17 master's degrees in Mining Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Mining Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Montana Technological University is a popular choice for Mining Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 13 master's degrees in Mining Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Utah comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Mining Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in Mining Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Nevada-Reno is a popular choice for Mining Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 12 master's degrees in Mining Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Mining Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Alaska Fairbanks is a popular choice for Mining Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in Mining Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Michigan Technological University is a popular choice for Mining Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in Mining Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Mining Engineering. This school awarded 2 master's degrees in Mining Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Columbia University in the City of New York is a popular choice for Mining Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Mining Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale is a popular choice for Mining Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Alabama comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Mining Engineering. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus is a popular choice for Mining Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Washington-Seattle Campus comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Mining Engineering. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Mining Engineering Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Mining and Mineral Engineering | 285 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Mining Engineering that also offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 42,939 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | 26,760 |
| Civil Engineering | 20,005 |
| Computer Engineering | 19,986 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | 13,914 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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