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2023 Best Mining Engineering Master's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region

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Finding the Best Mining Engineering Master's Degree School for You

Out of all the majors we analyze each year, mining engineering was ranked #302 in the country. In fact 314 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

The Best Mining Engineering Master's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 3 schools in the Southeast Region to see which ones offered the best master's degree programs for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.

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2023 Best Mining Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region

Check out the mining engineering master's degree programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top Southeast Region Schools for a Master's in Mining Engineering

#1

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, VA

Our 2023 rankings named Virginia Tech the best school in the Southeast Region for mining engineering students working on their master’s degree. Virginia Tech is a fairly large public school located in the city of Blacksburg.

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#2

University of Kentucky

Lexington, KY

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means University of Kentucky is a great place for mining engineering students working on their master’s degree. UK is a very large public school located in the city of Lexington.

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#3

West Virginia University

Morgantown, WV

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means West Virginia University is a great place for mining engineering students working on their master’s degree. WVU is a very large public school located in the city of Morgantown.

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Best Mining Engineering Colleges by State

Explore the best mining engineering colleges for a specific state in the Southeast region.

State Degrees Awarded
Virginia 20
Kentucky 25
West Virginia 17

Mining Engineering is one of 40 different types of programs to choose from.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Mechanical Engineering 46,178
Electrical Engineering 28,844
Civil Engineering 21,388
Computer Engineering 17,987
Chemical Engineering 12,917

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 3 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Alastair Rae.

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