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Mining Engineering at University of Nevada-Reno

If you plan to study Mining Engineering, take a look at what University of Nevada-Reno. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Nevada-Reno sits in Reno, NV.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 12 mining engineering degrees were awarded at University of Nevada-Reno.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Nevada-Reno

Distance learning is available at University of Nevada-Reno. Of 23,024 students, 1,483 (6%) studied exclusively online and 6,208 (27%) took at least some classes online.

Mining Engineering Rankings at University of Nevada-Reno

Rankings can help you compare University of Nevada-Reno’s Mining Engineering program against other schools offering the same major.

Earnings for Mining Engineering Graduates from University of Nevada-Reno

Students who complete University of Nevada-Reno’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	$69,338
3 years	$82,783
4 years	$84,596
5 years	$94,923

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Mining Engineering graduates from University of Nevada-Reno report median earnings of $84,596, compared with $62,381 for all University of Nevada-Reno graduates — about 36% higher than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of Mining Engineering graduates at University of Nevada-Reno, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Mining Engineering graduates at University of Nevada-Reno are 17% women (2) and 83% men (10).

Mining Engineering Bachelor’s Program at University of Nevada-Reno

Among the 7 bachelor’s mining engineering degrees awarded at University of Nevada-Reno, 29% were women (2) and 71% were men (5).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	3
Hispanic / Latino	1
Asian	1
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	1
International (Nonresident)	1

Minority students account for 43% of Mining Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Nevada-Reno, above the national average of 20%.*

Mining Engineering Master’s Program at University of Nevada-Reno

Among the 4 master’s mining engineering degrees awarded at University of Nevada-Reno, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (4).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
International (Nonresident)	4

Mining Engineering Doctoral Program at University of Nevada-Reno

Of the 1 doctoral mining engineering degrees awarded at University of Nevada-Reno, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (1).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
International (Nonresident)	1

*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 Nevada-Reno

The Mining Engineering program at University of Nevada-Reno includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Mining & Mineral Engineering	12

Top-Paying Careers for Mining Engineering Graduates

Those who complete Mining Engineering program at University of Nevada-Reno go on to a range of careers. 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.