Master’s Degrees in Mining Engineering
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Education Levels of Mining Engineering Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 92 people earned their master's degree in mining engineering. This earns it the #251 spot on the list of the most popular master'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 | 92 |
| Graduate Certificate | 29 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 19 |
Earnings of Mining Engineering Majors With Master’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for mining engineering majors with their master's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
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Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in mining engineering. About 76.1% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 70 |
| Women | 22 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of mining engineering master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 41 |
| International Students | 39 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 2 |
Most Popular Mining Engineering Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 15 colleges that offer a master’s degree in mining engineering. Learn more about the most popular 15 below:
The most popular school in the United States for mining engineering students seekinga master's degree is South Dakota School of Mines and Technology. Roughly 2,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,820 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,130 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master's degree in mining engineering from SD Mines.
Missouri University of Science and Technology comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in mining engineering. Roughly 7,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,389 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,992 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in mining engineering from Missouri University of Science and Technology. About 11% of this group were women, and 16% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in mining engineering. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,664 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,005 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in mining engineering from New Mexico Tech.
University of Arizona comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in mining engineering. Roughly 45,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,210 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,348 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in mining engineering from University of Arizona.
The 4th most popular school in the country for mining engineering majors who are seeking their master's degree is Colorado School of Mines. Roughly 6,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,520 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,676 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in mining engineering from Mines. About 31% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Virginia Tech comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in mining engineering. Roughly 37,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,104 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,521 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in mining engineering from Virginia Tech.
Montana Technological University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in mining engineering. Roughly 1,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,878 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,848 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in mining engineering from Montana Tech.
West Virginia University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in mining engineering. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,360 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,602 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in mining engineering from WVU.
University of Nevada - Reno comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in mining engineering. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,133 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,814 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their master's degree in mining engineering from UNR.
University of Utah comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in mining engineering. Roughly 33,000 attend the school each year. 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, 2 people received their master's degree in mining engineering from U of U. About 40% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 11th most popular school in the country for mining engineering majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Alaska Fairbanks. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,659 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,535 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their master's degree in mining engineering from UAF.
University of Kentucky is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in mining engineering. Each year, around 29,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,496 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,583 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their master's degree in mining engineering from UK. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.
Mining Engineering Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 92 |
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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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- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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