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Mining & Mineral Engineering at University of Nevada - Reno

8 Bachelor's Degrees
2 Master's Degrees
1 Doctor's Degrees
We've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. Also, learn how UNR ranks among other schools offering degrees in mining and mineral engineering.

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Mining & Mineral Engineering Degrees Available at UNR

UNR Mining and Mineral Engineering Rankings

The bachelor's program at UNR was ranked #9 on College Factual's Best Schools for mining and mineral engineering list. It is also ranked #1 in Nevada.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Mining & Mineral Engineering 5
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Mining & Mineral Engineering (Income $75-$110k) 7
Best Mining & Mineral Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 7
Best Mining & Mineral Engineering Colleges for Veterans 7
Best Value Colleges for Mining & Mineral Engineering 7
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Mining & Mineral Engineering 7
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Mining & Mineral Engineering (Income $0-$30k) 7
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Mining & Mineral Engineering (Income Over $110k) 7
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Mining & Mineral Engineering (Income $48-$75k) 7
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Mining & Mineral Engineering (Income $30-$48k) 7
Best Mining & Mineral Engineering Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 7
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Mining & Mineral Engineering (With Aid) 7
Highest Paid Doctor’s Degree Mining & Mineral Engineering Graduates 7
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Mining & Mineral Engineering (Income $75-$110k) 7
Best Mining & Mineral Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools 7
Best Mining & Mineral Engineering Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 8
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Mining & Mineral Engineering 8
Best Mining & Mineral Engineering Graduate Degree Colleges for Veterans 8
Best Value Graduate Degree Colleges for Mining & Mineral Engineering 8
Best Value Colleges for Mining & Mineral Engineering (Income $30-$48k) 9
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Mining & Mineral Engineering (Income $48-$75k) 9
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Mining & Mineral Engineering (Income Over $110k) 9
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Mining & Mineral Engineering (With Aid) 9
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Mining & Mineral Engineering (Income $30-$48k) 9
Best Mining & Mineral Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools 9
Best Mining & Mineral Engineering Schools 9
Best Value Colleges for Mining & Mineral Engineering (Income Over $110k) 10
Best Value Colleges for Mining & Mineral Engineering (Income $75-$110k) 10
Best Value Colleges for Mining & Mineral Engineering (Income $48-$75k) 10
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Mining & Mineral Engineering Graduates 10
Highest Paid Mining & Mineral Engineering Graduates 10
Best Value Colleges for Mining & Mineral Engineering (With Aid) 10
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Mining & Mineral Engineering (Income $0-$30k) 10
Best Mining & Mineral Engineering Graduate Degree Schools 10
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Mining & Mineral Engineering (Income $48-$75k) 11
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Mining & Mineral Engineering (Income Over $110k) 11
Best Mining & Mineral Engineering Master’s Degree Schools 11
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Mining & Mineral Engineering (Income $30-$48k) 12
Highest Paid Master’s Degree Mining & Mineral Engineering Graduates 12
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Mining & Mineral Engineering (With Aid) 12
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Mining & Mineral Engineering (Income $75-$110k) 12
Best Value Colleges for Mining & Mineral Engineering (Income $0-$30k) 12
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Mining & Mineral Engineering (Income $0-$30k) 13

Popularity of Mining and Mineral Engineering at UNR

During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Nevada - Reno handed out 8 bachelor's degrees in mining & mineral engineering. This is a decrease of 27% over the previous year when 11 degrees were handed out.

In 2021, 2 students received their master’s degree in mining and mineral engineering from UNR. This makes it the #9 most popular school for mining and mineral engineering master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in mining and mineral engineering in 2021, making the school the #6 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

UNR Mining and Mineral Engineering Students

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the mining and mineral engineering majors at University of Nevada - Reno.

UNR Mining & Mineral Engineering Bachelor’s Program

For the most recent academic year available, 75% of mining and mineral engineering bachelor's degrees went to men and 25% went to women.

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The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nevada - Reno with a bachelor's in mining and mineral engineering.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 4
White 3
Non-Resident Aliens 1
Other Races 0

UNR Mining & Mineral Engineering Master’s Program

Of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in mining and mineral engineering from UNR in 2021, 50% were men and 50% were women.

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The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nevada - Reno with a master's in mining and mineral engineering.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 0
White 0
Non-Resident Aliens 2
Other Races 0

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