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The bachelor's program at Virginia Tech was ranked #3 on College Factual's Best Schools for mining and mineral engineering list. It is also ranked #1 in Virginia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Virginia Tech handed out 13 bachelor's degrees in mining & mineral engineering. This is a decrease of 35% over the previous year when 20 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 5 students received their master’s degree in mining and mineral engineering from Virginia Tech. This makes it the #6 most popular school for mining and mineral engineering master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in mining and mineral engineering in 2021, making the school the #4 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 and mineral engineering majors at Virginia Tech.
Of the 13 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in mining and mineral engineering from Virginia Tech in 2021, 62% were men and 38% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 85% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Tech with a bachelor's in mining and mineral engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent academic year available, 80% of mining and mineral engineering master's degrees went to men and 20% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Tech with a master's in mining and mineral engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
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