Mining and Mineral Engineering Schools in Colorado

46 Mining and Mineral Engineering students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

In this state, Mining and Mineral Engineering is the 184th most popular major out of a total 395 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Mining and Mineral Engineering Majors in Colorado

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

Education Level	Number of Grads
Master’s Degree	20
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship)	5
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice)	5
Doctor’s Degree (Other)	5
Post-Master’s Certificate	4
Postbaccalaureate Certificate	4

Gender Distribution

In Colorado, a mining and mineral engineering major is more popular with men than with women.

Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of mining and mineral engineering majors in Colorado is as follows:

• Asian: 0.0%
• Black or African American: 0.0%
• Hispanic or Latino: 6.5%
• White: 54.3%
• Non-Resident Alien: 39.1%
• Other Races: 0.0%

Jobs for Mining and Mineral Engineering Grads in Colorado

4,830 people in the state and 231,600 in the nation are employed in jobs related to mining and mineral engineering.

Wages for Mining and Mineral Engineering Jobs in Colorado

A typical salary for a mining and mineral engineering grad in the state is $108,130, compared to a typical salary of $113,680 nationwide.

Most Popular Mining and Mineral Engineering Programs in CO

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

Mining and Mineral Engineering Careers in CO

Some of the careers mining and mineral engineering majors go into include:

Job Title	CO Job Growth	CO Median Salary
Engineering Professors	29%	$101,150
Architectural and Engineering Managers	13%	$160,210

View Nationwide Mining and Mineral Engineering Report

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• Image Credit: By Alastair Rae under License

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