Mining Engineering Master’s Degrees
There are 14 schools in the United States where you can earn amaster’s degree in Mining Engineering.
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Education Levels of Mining Engineering Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 285 people earned theirMining Engineering majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Mining Engineering at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 151 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 110 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 24 |
Earnings of Mining Engineering Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in Mining Engineering of $91,559 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $83,507 |
| 4 years | $91,559 |
| 5 years | $100,389 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for Mining Engineering majors who have their master’s degree is not currently available.
Most Popular Mining Engineering Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 19 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Mining Engineering. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Mining Engineering students seeking a master's degree is Colorado School of Mines. During the most recent year for which we have data, 60 people received their master's degree in Mining Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 46 people received their master's degree in Mining Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Arizona comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Mining Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their master's degree in Mining Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology is a popular choice for Mining Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their master's degree in Mining Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Kentucky comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Mining Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their master's degree in Mining Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is a popular choice for Mining Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 20 master's degrees in Mining Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Mining Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Mining Engineering. This school awarded 17 master's degrees in Mining Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Mining Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
West Virginia University is a popular choice for Mining Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 17 master's degrees in Mining Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Mining Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Montana Technological University is a popular choice for Mining Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 13 master's degrees in Mining Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Mining Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Utah is a popular choice for Mining Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in Mining Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Nevada-Reno is a popular choice for Mining Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's degree in Mining Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Alaska Fairbanks is a popular choice for Mining Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 10 master's degrees in Mining Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Michigan Technological University is a popular choice for Mining Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in Mining Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Mining Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their master's degree in Mining Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Mining Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Columbia University in the City of New York comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Mining Engineering. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Mining Engineering. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Alabama is a popular choice for Mining Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Mining Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus is a popular choice for Mining Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Washington-Seattle Campus is a popular choice for Mining Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Mining Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Mining Engineering Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Mining and Mineral Engineering | 285 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Mining Engineering that also offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 42,939 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | 26,760 |
| Civil Engineering | 20,005 |
| Computer Engineering | 19,986 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | 13,914 |
References
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- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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