Mining and Mineral Engineering Schools in Kentucky

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

A Mining and Mineral Engineering major is the 196th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Mining and Mineral Engineering Majors in Kentucky

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

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

Gender Distribution

In Kentucky, 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 Kentucky is as follows:

• Asian: 4.0%
• Black or African American: 0.0%
• Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
• White: 64.0%
• Non-Resident Alien: 24.0%
• Other Races: 8.0%

Jobs for Mining and Mineral Engineering Grads in Kentucky

2,260 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 Kentucky

Mining and Mineral Engineering grads earn an average of $94,810 in the state and $113,680 nationwide.

Most Popular Mining and Mineral Engineering Programs in KY

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

Mining and Mineral Engineering Careers in KY

Some of the careers mining and mineral 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

View Nationwide Mining and Mineral Engineering Report

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
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