Doctor’s Degrees in Mining Engineering
Education Levels of Mining Engineering Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 17 people earned their doctor's degree in mining engineering. This earns it the #182 spot on the list of the most popular doctor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in mining engineering at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 83 |
| Graduate Certificate | 18 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 17 |
Earnings of Mining Engineering Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for mining engineering majors with their doctor's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for mining engineering students who are doctor's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue doctor's degrees in mining engineering. About 82.4% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 14 |
| Women | 3 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of mining engineering doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| International Students | 11 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1 |
Most Popular Mining Engineering Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 8 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in mining engineering. Learn more about the most popular 8 below:
University of Arizona tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for mining engineering majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. Each year, around 45,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,546 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,718 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in mining engineering from University of Arizona.
Colorado School of Mines comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in mining engineering. Each year, around 6,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $18,390 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,558 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in mining engineering from Mines. About 20% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Kentucky is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in mining engineering. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,849 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,967 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in mining engineering from UK.
The 4th most popular school in the country for mining engineering majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Missouri University of Science and Technology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,008 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,200 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in mining engineering from Missouri University of Science and Technology.
Virginia Tech is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in mining engineering. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,698 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,234 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in mining engineering from Virginia Tech.
University of Utah comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in mining engineering. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,175 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,353 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their doctor's degree in mining engineering from U of U.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to mining engineering that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | 2,178 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 1,842 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 1,361 |
| Civil Engineering | 1,240 |
| Chemical Engineering | 1,120 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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