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Mining Engineering at University of Arizona

Mining Engineering at University of Arizona

If you are interested in studying Mining Engineering, consider the program at University of Arizona. Get started with the following essential facts.

University of Arizona is located in Tucson, AZ.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 24 mining engineering degrees were awarded at University of Arizona.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Arizona

Distance learning is available at University of Arizona. Among 56,365 students, 12,481 (22%) studied exclusively online and 23,089 (41%) took at least some classes online.

Mining Engineering Rankings at University of Arizona

Rankings can help you compare University of Arizona’s Mining Engineering program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Arizona #1 of 1
Best Schools (Quality) Southwest (Region) #1 of 2
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #1 of 10
Best Value Arizona #1 of 1
Best Value Southwest (Region) #2 of 2
Best Value Nationwide #5 of 10

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Arizona #1 of 1
Best Schools (Quality) Southwest (Region) #1 of 2
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #1 of 10
Best Value Arizona #1 of 1
Best Value Southwest (Region) #2 of 2
Best Value Nationwide #5 of 10

Earnings for Mining Engineering Graduates from University of Arizona

Those who finish University of Arizona’s Mining Engineering program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Mining Engineering at University of Arizona
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $76,657
2 years $73,035
3 years $87,557
4 years $95,216
5 years $102,825

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Mining Engineering graduates from University of Arizona report median earnings of $95,216, compared with $66,225 for all University of Arizona graduates — about 44% higher than the school-wide median.

Mining Engineering earnings compared with all majors at University of Arizona

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Mining Engineering graduates from University of Arizona stands at $11,500.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Mining Engineering graduates at University of Arizona, broken down by degree level.

Program-wide, Mining Engineering graduates at University of Arizona are 29% women (7) and 71% men (17).

Mining Engineering Bachelor’s Program at University of Arizona

Among the 17 bachelor’s mining engineering degrees awarded at University of Arizona, 35% were women (6) and 65% were men (11).

University of Arizona gender breakdown of Mining Engineering Bachelor's degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 7
Hispanic / Latino 7
Black / African American 1
Two or More Races 1
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Mining Engineering majors at University of Arizona

Minority students account for 53% of Mining Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Arizona, higher than the national average of 20%.*

Mining Engineering Master’s Program at University of Arizona

Of the 4 master’s mining engineering degrees awarded at University of Arizona, 25% were women (1) and 75% were men (3).

University of Arizona gender breakdown of Mining Engineering Master's degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 1
International (Nonresident) 3
Racial-ethnic diversity of Mining Engineering majors at University of Arizona

*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 University of Arizona

The Mining Engineering program at University of Arizona breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Mining & Mineral Engineering 24

Highest-Paying Careers for Mining Engineering Graduates

Students who finish Mining Engineering program at University of Arizona pursue many career paths. The table below ranks 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

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