Mining & Mineral Engineering Bachelor’s Degrees
A bachelor’s degree in Mining & Mineral Engineering is offered at 14 colleges in the United States, where you can earn abachelor’s degree in Mining & Mineral Engineering.
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Education Levels of Mining & Mineral Engineering Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 285 degrees were awarded toMining & Mineral Engineering majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Mining & Mineral Engineering at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree (this page) | 151 |
| Master’s Degree | 110 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 24 |
Earnings of Mining & Mineral Engineering Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with abachelor’s degree in Mining & Mineral 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 estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Most Popular Mining & Mineral Engineering Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 19 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in Mining & Mineral Engineering. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Mining & Mineral Engineering students seeking a bachelor's degree is Colorado School of Mines. This school awarded 60 bachelor's degrees in Mining & Mineral 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 is a popular choice for Mining & Mineral Engineering majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 46 people received their bachelor's degree in Mining & Mineral Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Mining & Mineral Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Arizona comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Mining & Mineral Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their bachelor's degree in Mining & Mineral Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology is a popular choice for Mining & Mineral Engineering majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their bachelor's degree in Mining & Mineral Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Kentucky is a popular choice for Mining & Mineral Engineering majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their bachelor's degree in Mining & Mineral Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is a popular choice for Mining & Mineral Engineering majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 20 bachelor's degrees in Mining & Mineral Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Mining & Mineral Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology is a popular choice for Mining & Mineral Engineering majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their bachelor's degree in Mining & Mineral Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Mining & Mineral Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
West Virginia University is a popular choice for Mining & Mineral Engineering majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 17 bachelor's degrees in Mining & Mineral Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Mining & Mineral Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Montana Technological University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Mining & Mineral Engineering. This school awarded 13 bachelor's degrees in Mining & Mineral 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 is a popular choice for Mining & Mineral Engineering majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their bachelor's degree in Mining & Mineral 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 & Mineral Engineering majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 12 bachelor's degrees in Mining & Mineral Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Mining & Mineral Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Alaska Fairbanks is a popular choice for Mining & Mineral Engineering majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their bachelor's degree in Mining & Mineral 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 & Mineral Engineering majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their bachelor's degree in Mining & Mineral 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 bachelor's degrees in Mining & Mineral Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their bachelor's degree in Mining & Mineral Engineering from this school. 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 comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Mining & Mineral Engineering. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Mining & Mineral Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Mining & Mineral Engineering. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Alabama is a popular choice for Mining & Mineral Engineering majors seeking their bachelor's degree. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Mining & Mineral Engineering. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Mining & Mineral Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Washington-Seattle Campus is a popular choice for Mining & Mineral Engineering majors seeking their bachelor's degree. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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References
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- 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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