Bachelor’s Degrees in Mining & Mineral Engineering
Education Levels of Mining and Mineral Engineering Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 177 people earned their bachelor's degree in mining and mineral engineering. This earns it the #566 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 and mineral 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 and Mineral Engineering Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for mining and mineral engineering majors with their bachelor's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for mining and mineral engineering students who are bachelor's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue bachelor's degrees in mining and mineral 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 and mineral 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 and Mineral Engineering Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 16 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in mining and mineral engineering. Learn more about the most popular 16 below:
Colorado School of Mines tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for mining and mineral engineering majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree. 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, 27 people received their bachelor's degree in mining and mineral engineering from Mines. About 12% of this group were women, and 6% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Kentucky comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in mining and mineral 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, 19 people received their bachelor's degree in mining and mineral engineering from UK. About 26% of this group were women, and 5% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Missouri University of Science and Technology comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in mining and mineral engineering. Each year, around 7,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 and mineral engineering from Missouri University of Science and Technology.
The 4th most popular school in the country for mining and mineral engineering majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Montana Technological University. Each year, around 1,600 students seeking various degrees attend the 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, 17 people received their bachelor's degree in mining and mineral engineering from Montana Tech. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 17% were women.
The 5th most popular school in the country for mining and mineral engineering majors who are seeking their bachelor'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, 15 people received their bachelor's degree in mining and mineral engineering from University of Arizona. Of these students, 13% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 6th most popular school in the country for mining and mineral engineering majors who are seeking their bachelor'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, 14 people received their bachelor's degree in mining and mineral engineering from WVU. About 24% of this group were women, and 6% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in mining and mineral engineering. 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 bachelor's degree in mining and mineral engineering from SD Mines. About 15% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 8th most popular school in the country for mining and mineral engineering majors who are seeking their bachelor'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, 13 people received their bachelor's degree in mining and mineral engineering from Virginia Tech. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 14% were women.
Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in mining and mineral engineering. Roughly 0 attend the school each year. 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 and mineral engineering from Penn State University Park. About 14% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Nevada - Reno comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in mining and mineral 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 and mineral engineering from UNR.
University of Utah is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in mining and mineral engineering. 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, 5 people received their bachelor's degree in mining and mineral engineering from U of U. About 25% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in mining and mineral 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, 3 people received their bachelor's degree in mining and mineral engineering from New Mexico Tech.
University of Alaska Fairbanks is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in mining and mineral engineering. Each year, around 6,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 and mineral engineering from UAF. Of these students, 50% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Michigan Technological University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in mining and mineral engineering. 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, 2 people received their bachelor's degree in mining and mineral engineering from Michigan Tech.
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*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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