Mining and Mineral Engineering Schools in Kentucky

In 2022-2023, 25 students earned their Mining and Mineral Engineering degrees in KY.

In terms of popularity, Mining and Mineral Engineering is the 238th most popular major in the state out of a total 572 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Mining and Mineral Engineering Majors in Kentucky

Mining and Mineral Engineering majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level	Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree	19
Master’s Degree	5
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship)	1
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice)	1
Doctor’s Degree (Other)	1

Gender Distribution

In Kentucky, a mining and mineral engineering major is more popular with men than with women.

Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of mining and mineral engineering majors in Kentucky is as follows:

• Asian: 4.0%
• Black or African American: 0.0%
• Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
• White: 64.0%
• Non-Resident Alien: 24.0%
• Other Races: 8.0%

Jobs for Mining and Mineral Engineering Grads in Kentucky

There are 2,260 people in the state and 231,600 people in the nation working in mining and mineral engineering jobs.

Wages for Mining and Mineral Engineering Jobs in Kentucky

A typical salary for a mining and mineral engineering grad in the state is $94,810, compared to a typical salary of $113,680 nationwide.

Most Popular Mining and Mineral Engineering Programs in KY

There is one school in the state that offers this degree.

Mining and Mineral Engineering Careers in KY

Some of the careers mining and mineral engineering majors go into include:

Job Title	KY Job Growth	KY Median Salary
Engineering Professors	12%	$79,380
Architectural and Engineering Managers	3%	$114,650

View Nationwide Mining and Mineral Engineering Report

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
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