Master’s Degrees in Mining Engineering
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Education Levels of Mining Engineering Majors
In 2020-2021, 69 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 | 69 |
| Graduate Certificate | 39 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 24 |
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 79.7% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 55 |
| Women | 14 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of mining engineering master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 23 |
| International Students | 32 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 7 |
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 $8,134 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 14 people received their master's degree in mining engineering from SD Mines. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 7% were women.
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 $9,960 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,452 per year. The mining engineering program at Missouri University of Science and Technology awarded 11 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 9% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 27% were women.
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. Roughly 1,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,031 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,344 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 people received their master's degree in mining engineering from New Mexico Tech. Around 44% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 22% were women.
University of Arizona comes in at #4 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 $10,990 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,106 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 master's degrees were handed out to mining engineering majors at 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 $17,160 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,154 per year. The mining engineering program at Colorado School of Mines awarded 8 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 25% were women.
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 $11,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,098 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 master's degrees were handed out to mining engineering majors at 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 $5,707 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,706 per year. The mining engineering program at Montana Technological University awarded 4 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
West Virginia University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in mining engineering. Roughly 26,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,144 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,332 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 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. Each year, around 20,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,923 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,625 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 master's degrees were handed out to mining engineering majors at UNR.
University of Utah 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 $7,749 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,970 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 people received their master's degree in mining engineering from U of U.
Michigan Technological University comes in at #11 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 $17,903 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,725 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 1 master's degrees were handed out to mining engineering majors at Michigan Tech.
University of Kentucky is the 11th 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 $11,247 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,311 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 1 people received their master's degree in mining engineering from UK.
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 $7,296 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,265 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 1 master's degrees were handed out to mining engineering majors at UAF.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to mining engineering that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Architectural Engineering | 12,328 |
| Electrical Engineering | 8,658 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 7,218 |
| Computer Engineering | 5,020 |
| Civil Engineering | 4,884 |
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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