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, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how WVU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in mining engineering.
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The bachelor's program at WVU was ranked #11 on College Factual's Best Schools for mining engineering list. It is also ranked #1 in West Virginia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, West Virginia University handed out 14 bachelor's degrees in mining engineering. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 16 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 3 students received their master’s degree in mining engineering from WVU. This makes it the #8 most popular school for mining engineering master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of mining engineering students who receive their bachelor's degree at WVU is $57,766. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $71,308 for all mining engineering students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at WVU, mining engineering students borrow a median amount of $24,903 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all mining engineering bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $27,276.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the mining engineering majors at West Virginia University.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 14 students earned a bachelor's degree in mining engineering from WVU. About 43% of these graduates were women and the other 57% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 64% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Virginia University with a bachelor's in mining engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Of the 3 students who graduated with a Master’s in mining engineering from WVU in 2021, 67% were men and 33% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Virginia University with a master's in mining engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 170 |
| Industrial Engineering | 141 |
| Civil Engineering | 98 |
| Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering | 86 |
| Petroleum Engineering | 74 |
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