by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at University of Kentucky. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 1 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks University of Kentucky among the top schools in the country for mining engineering, placing at #7 out of 10 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Mining Engineering Schools | 7 of 10 |
| Best Mining Engineering Schools in Kentucky | 1 of 1 |
| Best Mining Engineering Schools in the Southeast Region | 2 of 3 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in mining engineering at University of Kentucky, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 14 |
| Master’s | 4 |
| Doctoral | 3 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Kentucky conferred 14 bachelor’s degrees in mining engineering.
University of Kentucky is among the very best schools in the country for mining engineering at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
Mining Engineering students who finish a bachelor’s at University of Kentucky earn a median of $92,315 a year. This is higher than $61,112, the median for all majors at University of Kentucky.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,247 | $32,747 |
| Fees | $1,393 | $1,393 |
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Among recent graduates, 93% of mining engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 7% went to women.
The largest share of mining engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Kentucky are White. Roughly 86% of graduates fell into 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 | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
University of Kentucky granted 14 bachelor’s completions in mining and mineral engineering in the latest year of data — 7% to women and 93% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (86%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at University of Kentucky. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Mining Engineering | 4 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Mining Engineering | 3 |