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Mining Engineering at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

If you plan to study Mining Engineering, consider the program at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University sits in Blacksburg, VA.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 20 mining engineering graduations were recorded at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.

Online Class Availability at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Distance learning is available at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Of 38,857 students, 1,577 (4%) studied exclusively online and 19,313 (50%) took at least some classes online.

Mining Engineering Rankings at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

These rankings give you a sense of how Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University’s Mining Engineering program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#1 of 3
Best Schools (Quality)	Virginia	#1 of 1
Best Value	Virginia	#1 of 1
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#3 of 10
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#3 of 3
Best Value	Nationwide	#9 of 10

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#1 of 3
Best Schools (Quality)	Virginia	#1 of 1
Best Value	Virginia	#1 of 1
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#3 of 10
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#3 of 3
Best Value	Nationwide	#9 of 10

Earnings for Mining Engineering Graduates from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Students who complete Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University’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	$69,045
2 years	$65,441
3 years	$74,613
4 years	$84,815
5 years	$96,761

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Mining Engineering graduates from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University take home a median $84,815, compared with $77,896 for all Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University graduates — about 9% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Mining Engineering graduates from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University stands at $20,907.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the diversity of Mining Engineering graduates at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Mining Engineering graduates at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University are 15% women (3) and 85% men (17).

Mining Engineering Bachelor’s Program at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Among the 12 bachelor’s mining engineering graduates at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 8% were women (1) and 92% were men (11).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	8
Hispanic / Latino	1
Black / African American	1
Asian	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 33% of Mining Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, above the national average of 20%.*

Mining Engineering Master’s Program at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Among the 4 master’s mining engineering degrees awarded at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 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 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	4

Mining Engineering Doctoral Program at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Among the 4 doctoral mining engineering degrees awarded at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 50% were women (2) and 50% were men (2).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Mining Engineering doctoral degree recipients at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.

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

*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 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

This Mining Engineering program at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Mining & Mineral Engineering	20

Highest-Paying Careers for Mining Engineering Graduates

Those who complete Mining Engineering program at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid careers for Mining Engineering majors, 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.