Mining and Mineral Engineering Schools in West Virginia

In 2022-2023, 24 students earned their Mining and Mineral Engineering degrees in WV.

In this state, Mining and Mineral Engineering is the 199th most popular major out of a total 422 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Mining and Mineral Engineering Majors in West Virginia

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

Education Level	Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree	17
Master’s Degree	7

Gender Distribution

In West 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 West Virginia is as follows:

• Asian: 0.0%
• Black or African American: 0.0%
• Hispanic or Latino: 4.2%
• White: 54.2%
• Non-Resident Alien: 41.7%
• Other Races: 0.0%

Jobs for Mining and Mineral Engineering Grads in West Virginia

In this state, there are 610 people employed in jobs related to a mining and mineral engineering degree, compared to 231,600 nationwide.

Wages for Mining and Mineral Engineering Jobs in West Virginia

In this state, mining and mineral engineering grads earn an average of $76,050. Nationwide, they make an average of $113,680.

Most Popular Mining and Mineral Engineering Programs in WV

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

Mining and Mineral Engineering Careers in WV

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

Job Title	WV Job Growth	WV Median Salary
Engineering Professors	14%	$74,080
Architectural and Engineering Managers	3%	$133,050

View Nationwide Mining and Mineral Engineering Report

References

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