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Mining Engineering at Missouri University of Science and Technology

What traits are you looking for in a school for Mining Engineering, take a look at what Missouri University of Science and Technology. Get started with the following essential facts.

Missouri University of Science and Technology sits in Rolla, MO.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 46 mining engineering graduations were recorded at Missouri University of Science and Technology.

Studying Online at Missouri University of Science and Technology

Online coursework is an option at Missouri University of Science and Technology. Among 7,154 students, 436 (6%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,939 (41%) took at least some classes online.

Mining Engineering Rankings at Missouri University of Science and Technology

Use these rankings to compare Missouri University of Science and Technology’s Mining Engineering program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Missouri	#1 of 1
Best Value	Missouri	#1 of 1
Best Value	The Plains States (Region)	#1 of 2
Best Schools (Quality)	The Plains States (Region)	#2 of 2
Best Value	Nationwide	#4 of 10
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#10 of 10

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Missouri	#1 of 1
Best Value	Missouri	#1 of 1
Best Value	The Plains States (Region)	#1 of 2
Best Schools (Quality)	The Plains States (Region)	#2 of 2
Best Value	Nationwide	#4 of 10
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#10 of 10

Earnings for Mining Engineering Graduates from Missouri University of Science and Technology

Students who complete Missouri University of Science and Technology’s Mining Engineering program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$74,419
2 years	$69,338
3 years	$74,365
4 years	$80,353
5 years	$88,893

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Mining Engineering graduates from Missouri University of Science and Technology take home a median $80,353, compared with $81,796 for all Missouri University of Science and Technology graduates — about 2% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Mining Engineering graduates from Missouri University of Science and Technology comes in at $28,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for Mining Engineering graduates at Missouri University of Science and Technology, by degree type.

Program-wide, Mining Engineering graduates at Missouri University of Science and Technology are 28% women (13) and 72% men (33).

Mining Engineering Bachelor’s Program at Missouri University of Science and Technology

Among the 14 bachelor’s mining engineering graduates at Missouri University of Science and Technology, 43% were women (6) and 57% were men (8).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Mining Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Missouri University of Science and Technology.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	11
Hispanic / Latino	1
Asian	1
International (Nonresident)	1

Minority students account for 14% of Mining Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Missouri University of Science and Technology, below the national average of 20%.*

Mining Engineering Master’s Program at Missouri University of Science and Technology

Among the 12 master’s mining engineering degrees awarded at Missouri University of Science and Technology, 8% were women (1) and 92% were men (11).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Mining Engineering master’s degree recipients at Missouri University of Science and Technology.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	6
International (Nonresident)	5
Unknown	1

Mining Engineering Doctoral Program at Missouri University of Science and Technology

Among the 5 doctoral mining engineering graduates at Missouri University of Science and Technology, 20% were women (1) and 80% were men (4).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Mining Engineering doctoral degree recipients at Missouri University of Science and Technology.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	1
Black / African American	1
International (Nonresident)	3

Minority students account for 20% of Mining Engineering doctoral degree recipients at Missouri University of Science and Technology, above the national average of 4%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Mining Engineering Concentrations at Missouri University of Science and Technology

This Mining Engineering program at Missouri University of Science and Technology breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Mining & Mineral Engineering	46

Best-Paid Careers for Mining Engineering Graduates

Those who complete Mining Engineering program at Missouri University of Science and Technology go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-paying careers for Mining Engineering graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers	$138,303
Architectural and Engineering Managers	$101,277
Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers	$89,263
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary	$79,889

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.