Mining & Mineral Engineering Doctor’s Degrees
A doctor’s degree in Mining & Mineral Engineering is offered at 14 colleges in the United States, where you can earn adoctor’s degree in Mining & Mineral Engineering.
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Education Levels of Mining & Mineral Engineering Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 285 students earned theirMining & 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 | 151 |
| Master’s Degree | 110 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 24 |
Earnings of Mining & Mineral Engineering Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with adoctor’s degree in Mining & Mineral Engineering of $91,559 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| 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 & Mineral Engineering students with their doctor’s degree.
Most Popular Mining & Mineral Engineering Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 19 colleges that offer a doctor’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 doctor's degree is Colorado School of Mines. This school awarded 60 doctor's degrees in Mining & Mineral Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Mining & Mineral Engineering here go on to 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 doctor's degrees in Mining & Mineral Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 46 people received their doctor'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 Arizona comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Mining & Mineral Engineering. This school awarded 24 doctor'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.
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Mining & Mineral Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their doctor's degree in Mining & Mineral Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Mining & Mineral Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Kentucky is a popular choice for Mining & Mineral Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their doctor's degree in Mining & Mineral Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Mining & Mineral Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is a popular choice for Mining & Mineral Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their doctor's degree in Mining & Mineral Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Mining & Mineral Engineering here go on to 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 doctor's degrees in Mining & Mineral Engineering. This school awarded 17 doctor'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.
West Virginia University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Mining & Mineral Engineering. This school awarded 17 doctor'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.
Montana Technological University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Mining & Mineral Engineering. This school awarded 13 doctor'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 doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their doctor'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 comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Mining & Mineral Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their doctor'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 Alaska Fairbanks is a popular choice for Mining & Mineral Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor'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 doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor'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 is a popular choice for Mining & Mineral Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 2 doctor'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.
Columbia University in the City of New York is a popular choice for Mining & Mineral Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Mining & Mineral Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale is a popular choice for Mining & Mineral Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. 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 doctor'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 doctor's degrees in Mining & Mineral Engineering. 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 doctor's degrees in Mining & Mineral Engineering. 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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