Mining and Mineral Engineering
A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of mineral extraction, processing and refining systems, including open pit and shaft mines, prospecting and site analysis equipment and instruments, environmental and safety systems, mine equipment and facilities, mineral processing and refining methods and systems, and logistics and communications systems.
Degree Statistics
This program is offered at 14 institutions across the United States, with a total of 905 degrees awarded annually.
Certificates Below Bachelor's
5
certificates awarded
Bachelor's Degrees
177
degrees awarded
Post-Baccalaureate Certificates
18
certificates awarded
Master's Degrees
83
degrees awarded
Doctoral Degrees
17
degrees awarded
Other Awards
605
awards given
Top Schools for Mining and Mineral Engineering
These institutions offer the most degrees in this program, ranked by total annual completions.
| Rank | Institution | Degrees |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Missouri University of Science and Technology Rolla, MO | 161 |
| 2 | Colorado School of Mines Golden, CO | 138 |
| 3 | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg, VA | 135 |
| 4 | University of Kentucky Lexington, KY | 75 |
| 5 | West Virginia University Morgantown, WV | 72 |
| 6 | University of Arizona Tucson, AZ | 72 |
| 7 | South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Rapid City, SD | 69 |
| 8 | University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT | 57 |
| 9 | New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology Socorro, NM | 42 |
| 10 | Montana Technological University Butte, MT | 24 |
| 11 | Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus University Park, PA | 21 |
| 12 | Michigan Technological University Houghton, MI | 18 |
| 13 | University of Alaska Fairbanks Fairbanks, AK | 12 |
| 14 | University of Nevada-Reno Reno, NV | 9 |