Mining and Mineral Engineering Schools in West Virginia

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

As a degree choice, Mining and Mineral Engineering is the 152nd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Mining and Mineral Engineering Majors in West Virginia

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

Education Level	Number of Grads
Master’s Degree	7

Gender Distribution

In West Virginia, 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 West Virginia is as follows:

• Asian: 0.0%
• Black or African American: 0.0%
• Hispanic or Latino: 4.2%
• White: 54.2%
• Non-Resident Alien: 41.7%
• Other Races: 0.0%

Jobs for Mining and Mineral Engineering Grads in West Virginia

There are 610 people in the state and 231,600 people in the nation working in mining and mineral engineering jobs.

Wages for Mining and Mineral Engineering Jobs in West Virginia

A typical salary for a mining and mineral engineering grad in the state is $76,050, compared to a typical salary of $113,680 nationwide.

Most Popular Mining and Mineral Engineering Programs in WV

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

Mining and Mineral Engineering Careers in WV

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

Job Title	WV Job Growth	WV Median Salary
Engineering Professors	14%	$74,080
Architectural and Engineering Managers	3%	$133,050

View Nationwide Mining and Mineral Engineering Report

References

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