by our College Data Analytics TeamThere was only one school in the Far Western US Region to review for the 2024 Best Mining Engineering Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking.
What's on this page: * Degree-Level Rankings
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Mining Engineering Schools in the Far Western US Region list, to help you choose the best school for you. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.
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If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the mining engineering degrees they offer, see the list below.
It's difficult to beat University of Nevada - Reno if you wish to pursue a degree in mining engineering. Located in the city of Reno, UNR is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a degree in mining engineering from University of Nevada - Reno
Explore the best mining engineering colleges for a specific state in the Far Western US Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 300 | 0 |
| Nevada | 192 | 11 |
| Alaska | 119 | 4 |
One of 41 majors within the Engineering area of study, Mining Engineering has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mining & Mineral Engineering | 15 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 7,287 |
| Electrical Engineering | 6,104 |
| Civil Engineering | 4,437 |
| Computer Engineering | 3,771 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 1,994 |
| Chemical Engineering | 1,526 |
| General Engineering | 1,478 |
| Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering | 1,412 |
| Materials Engineering | 662 |
| Industrial Engineering | 647 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
