by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools in the Plains States Region to determine which ones were the best for mining engineering students pursuing a degree. Combined, these schools handed out 95 degrees in mining engineering to qualified students.
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The mining engineering school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Mining Engineering Schools in the Plains States Region. If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.
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If you want to learn more about how we derive our rankings, see College Factual's Methodology.
Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the mining engineering degree levels they offer.
It is difficult to beat Missouri University of Science and Technology if you want to pursue a degree in mining engineering. Missouri University of Science and Technology is a medium-sized public university located in the town of Rolla.
Graduates who receive their degree from the mining engineering program earn an average of $74,419 in their early career salary.
More information about a degree in mining engineering from Missouri University of Science and Technology
Every student who is interested in mining engineering needs to look into South Dakota School of Mines and Technology. SD Mines is a small public school located in the small city of Rapid City.More information about a degree in mining engineering from South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Explore the best mining engineering schools for a specific state in the Plains States Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 283 | 31 |
| South Dakota | 204 | 28 |
Mining Engineering is one of 41 different types of Engineering programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mining & Mineral Engineering | 95 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 2,950 |
| Electrical Engineering | 1,305 |
| Civil Engineering | 1,301 |
| Computer Engineering | 1,025 |
| Chemical Engineering | 884 |
| Industrial Engineering | 707 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 651 |
| Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering | 591 |
| General Engineering | 519 |
| Agricultural Engineering | 205 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
