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Mining Engineering at University of Kentucky

What traits are you looking for in a school for Mining Engineering, consider the program at University of Kentucky. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of Kentucky is located in Lexington, KY.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 21 mining engineering degrees were granted at University of Kentucky.

Online Class Availability at University of Kentucky

Many students take online classes at University of Kentucky. Of 34,709 students, 5,063 (15%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 13,126 (38%) took at least some classes online.

Mining Engineering Rankings at University of Kentucky

These rankings give you a sense of how University of Kentucky’s Mining Engineering program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Kentucky	#1 of 1
Best Value	Kentucky	#1 of 1
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#2 of 3
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#2 of 3
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#6 of 10
Best Value	Nationwide	#7 of 10

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Kentucky	#1 of 1
Best Value	Kentucky	#1 of 1
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#2 of 3
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#2 of 3
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#6 of 10
Best Value	Nationwide	#7 of 10

Earnings for Mining Engineering Graduates from University of Kentucky

Students who complete University of Kentucky’s Mining Engineering program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
2 years	$71,015
3 years	$83,128
4 years	$92,315
5 years	$85,709

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Mining Engineering graduates from University of Kentucky report median earnings of $92,315, compared with $61,112 for all University of Kentucky graduates — about 51% higher than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of Mining Engineering graduates at University of Kentucky, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Mining Engineering graduates at University of Kentucky are 10% women (2) and 90% men (19).

Mining Engineering Bachelor’s Program at University of Kentucky

Among the 14 bachelor’s mining engineering degrees awarded at University of Kentucky, 7% were women (1) and 93% were men (13).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	12
International (Nonresident)	2

Mining Engineering Master’s Program at University of Kentucky

Among the 4 master’s mining engineering graduates at University of Kentucky, 25% were women (1) and 75% were men (3).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	2
International (Nonresident)	2

Mining Engineering Doctoral Program at University of Kentucky

Of the 3 doctoral mining engineering graduates at University of Kentucky, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (3).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	1
International (Nonresident)	2

*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 Kentucky

This Mining Engineering program at University of Kentucky includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Mining & Mineral Engineering	21

Best-Paid Careers for Mining Engineering Graduates

Graduates of the Mining Engineering program at University of Kentucky pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid 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.