Mining and Mineral Engineering Schools in Virginia

In 2022-2023, 45 students earned their Mining and Mineral Engineering degrees in VA.

A Mining and Mineral Engineering major is the 364th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Mining and Mineral Engineering Majors in Virginia

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

Education Level	Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree	37
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship)	5
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice)	5
Doctor’s Degree (Other)	5
Master’s Degree	3

Gender Distribution

In Virginia, 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 Virginia is as follows:

• Asian: 2.2%
• Black or African American: 2.2%
• Hispanic or Latino: 6.7%
• White: 66.7%
• Non-Resident Alien: 8.9%
• Other Races: 13.3%

Jobs for Mining and Mineral Engineering Grads in Virginia

4,990 people in the state and 231,600 in the nation are employed in jobs related to mining and mineral engineering.

Wages for Mining and Mineral Engineering Jobs in Virginia

In this state, mining and mineral engineering grads earn an average of $164,300. Nationwide, they make an average of $113,680.

Most Popular Mining and Mineral Engineering Programs in VA

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

Mining and Mineral Engineering Careers in VA

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

Job Title	VA Job Growth	VA Median Salary
Engineering Professors	19%	$0
Architectural and Engineering Managers	9%	$148,970

View Nationwide Mining and Mineral Engineering Report

References

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