Field of study · CIP 14.21
Mining and Mineral Engineering
Offered at 37 college programs that reported results. Here is what graduates earn and owe at each credential level, and which programs pay best.
By credential level
| Credential | Programs | Typical earnings, 1 yr | Typical earnings, 5 yrs | Typical debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate | 1 | — | — | — |
| Bachelor's | 14 | $83,900 | $99,390 | $26,000 |
| Master's | 13 | — | — | — |
| Doctoral | 6 | — | — | — |
| Graduate certificate | 3 | — | — | — |
"Typical" is the median across programs of each program's median, counting only programs with unsuppressed data (at least three). It describes a typical program, not a national median for all graduates. Certificate figures include certificates earned at four-year colleges, often alongside a bachelor's; see degrees vs. certificates for a cleaner comparison. Source: College Scorecard field of study data.
Highest-earning bachelor's programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Missouri University of Science and Technology | MO | $77,822 | $109,056 | $23,250 |
| 2 | Colorado School of Mines | CO | $88,293 | $105,837 | — |
| 3 | University of Arizona | AZ | — | $105,108 | — |
| 4 | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | VA | $75,078 | $99,390 | $27,187 |
| 5 | University of Utah | UT | — | $98,899 | — |
| 6 | West Virginia University | WV | $83,847 | $91,768 | — |
| 7 | University of Kentucky | KY | $86,041 | — | — |
| 8 | South Dakota School of Mines and Technology | SD | $83,954 | — | $26,000 |
| 9 | Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus | PA | — | $81,080 | — |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
Highest-earning master's programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Missouri University of Science and Technology | MO | $114,985 | — | — |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
Related fields
Civil EngineeringBachelor's typical 5-yr earnings $89,879Electrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringBachelor's typical 5-yr earnings $104,754Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's typical 5-yr earnings $96,217Engineering, OtherBachelor's typical 5-yr earnings $97,855Engineering, GeneralBachelor's typical 5-yr earnings $92,793Biomedical/Medical EngineeringBachelor's typical 5-yr earnings $99,147Computer EngineeringBachelor's typical 5-yr earnings $115,326Materials EngineeringBachelor's typical 5-yr earnings $97,394
Quick answers
- How much do mining and mineral engineering graduates earn?
- One year after finishing, a typical bachelor's program in mining and mineral engineering reports median earnings of $83,900. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field of study data.
