Doctor’s Degrees in Mining & Mineral Engineering
Education Levels of Mining and Mineral Engineering Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 17 people earned their doctor's degree in mining and mineral engineering. This earns it the #331 spot on the list of the most popular doctor'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 Doctor’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for mining and mineral engineering majors with their doctor's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue doctor's degrees in mining and mineral 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 and mineral 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 and Mineral Engineering Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 8 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in mining and mineral engineering. Learn more about the most popular 8 below:
University of Arizona tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for mining and mineral engineering majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. 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 and mineral engineering from University of Arizona.
Colorado School of Mines is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in mining and mineral engineering. 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 and mineral engineering from Mines. Of these students, 20% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for mining and mineral engineering majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Kentucky. 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 and mineral 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 and mineral 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 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 doctor's degree is Virginia Tech. 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 and mineral engineering from Virginia Tech.
University of Utah is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in mining and mineral engineering. 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 and mineral engineering from U of U.
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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.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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