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Mining Engineering in Colorado

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Mining Engineering Schools in Colorado

In 2020-2021, 14 students earned their Mining Engineering degrees in CO.

As a degree choice, Mining Engineering is the 125th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Mining Engineering Majors in Colorado

Mining Engineering majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 8
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 6

Gender Distribution

In Colorado, a mining engineering major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of mining engineering majors in Colorado is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 14.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
  • White: 14.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 71.4%
  • Other Races: 0.0%
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Jobs for Mining Engineering Grads in Colorado

4,830 people in the state and 231,600 in the nation are employed in jobs related to mining engineering.

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Wages for Mining Engineering Jobs in Colorado

Mining Engineering grads earn an average of $108,130 in the state and $113,680 nationwide.

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There is one school in the state that offers this degree.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
6,744 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.28 years to graduate. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.70%. In their early career, Mines grads earn an average salary of $76,135.

Mining Engineering Careers in CO

Some of the careers mining engineering majors go into include:

Job Title CO Job Growth CO Median Salary
Engineering Professors 29% $101,150
Mining and Geological Engineers 23% $98,920
Architectural and Engineering Managers 13% $160,210

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to mining engineering.

Major Annual Graduates in CO
Electrical Engineering 208
General Engineering 200
Mechanical Engineering 193
Aeronautical Engineering 176
Civil Engineering 167
Systems Engineering 117
Chemical Engineering 65
Materials Engineering 35

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View Nationwide Mining Engineering Report

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