by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. Also, learn how UK ranks among other schools offering degrees in mining engineering.
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The bachelor's program at UK was ranked #7 on College Factual's Best Schools for mining engineering list. It is also ranked #1 in Kentucky.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Kentucky handed out 19 bachelor's degrees in mining engineering. This is an increase of 6% over the previous year when 18 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 1 students received their master’s degree in mining engineering from UK. This makes it the #11 most popular school for mining engineering master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in mining engineering in 2021, making the school the #3 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the mining engineering majors at University of Kentucky.
Of the 19 mining engineering students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from UK, about 74% were men and 26% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 79% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Kentucky with a bachelor's in mining engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in mining engineering from UK in 2021 were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Kentucky with a master's in mining engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 188 |
| Civil Engineering | 96 |
| Chemical Engineering | 87 |
| Electrical Engineering | 75 |
| Industrial Engineering | 46 |
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