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Mining Engineering Schools in Kentucky

6 students earned Mining Engineering degrees in Kentucky in the 2020-2021 year.

A Mining Engineering major is the 119th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Mining Engineering Majors in Kentucky

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 5
Master’s Degree 1

Gender Distribution

In Kentucky, 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 Kentucky is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
  • White: 16.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 83.3%
  • Other Races: 0.0%
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Jobs for Mining Engineering Grads in Kentucky

In this state, there are 2,260 people employed in jobs related to a mining engineering degree, compared to 231,600 nationwide.

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Wages for Mining Engineering Jobs in Kentucky

In this state, mining engineering grads earn an average of $94,810. Nationwide, they make an average of $113,680.

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

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
29,986 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.30%. This public school has an average net price of $18,203. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

Mining Engineering Careers in KY

Some of the careers mining engineering majors go into include:

Job Title KY Job Growth KY Median Salary
Engineering Professors 12% $79,380
Architectural and Engineering Managers 3% $114,650

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

Major Annual Graduates in KY
Mechanical Engineering 61
Civil Engineering 58
Computer Engineering 45
Electrical Engineering 41
Biomedical Engineering 21
Chemical Engineering 16
Industrial Engineering 13
Agricultural Engineering 10

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View Nationwide Mining Engineering Report

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