General Metallurgical Engineering programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. The schools below stand out for the quality of their general metallurgical engineering programs.
College Factual analyzed 5 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best general metallurgical engineering schools.
Choosing a Great General Metallurgical Engineering School
The general metallurgical engineering program you select can have a big impact on your future. To help, we created our Best General Metallurgical Engineering Schools rankings. For our Best Overall General Metallurgical Engineering School ranking, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.
In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.
General Metallurgical Engineering Rankings by Degree Level
We offer several rankings, including this Best General Metallurgical Engineering Schools list, to help you decide. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.
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Best Schools for General Metallurgical Engineering in the United States
If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the general metallurgical engineering degrees they offer, see the list below.
Colorado School Of Mines tops our 2027 ranking of the best general metallurgical engineering schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the suburb of Golden. Colorado School Of Mines graduates 82% of students within six years. About 58 general metallurgical engineering degrees were awarded at Colorado School Of Mines in the most recent year. Graduates of the general metallurgical engineering program make about $78,984 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,269.
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The University Of Alabama is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in general metallurgical engineering, landing the #2 spot this year. The University Of Alabama is a very large public school located in the city of Tuscaloosa. The six-year graduation rate is 73%. About 18 general metallurgical engineering degrees were awarded at The University Of Alabama in the most recent year. Graduates of the general metallurgical engineering program make about $50,740 in their early career. The University Of Alabama graduates carry a median of $24,496 in student loans.
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Missouri University Of Science And Technology is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in general metallurgical engineering, landing the #3 spot this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the town of Rolla. The six-year graduation rate is 64%. There were roughly 13 general metallurgical engineering students who graduated with this degree at Missouri University Of Science And Technology in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general metallurgical engineering program make about $80,627 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree.
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Students looking for a strong general metallurgical engineering program will find one at The University Of Texas At El Paso, which ranked #4. The University Of Texas At El Paso is a very large public school located in the city of El Paso. About 50% of students finish within six years. About 17 general metallurgical engineering degrees were awarded at The University Of Texas At El Paso in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, general metallurgical engineering degree recipients from The University Of Texas At El Paso generally make around $53,478. Students borrow a median of $20,490 to complete this degree.
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A rank of #5 makes South Dakota School Of Mines And Technology one of the top schools for general metallurgical engineering. This mid-sized public university is located in the city of Rapid City. Roughly 52% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 14 general metallurgical engineering degrees were awarded at South Dakota School Of Mines And Technology in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, general metallurgical engineering degree recipients from South Dakota School Of Mines And Technology generally make around $71,985. South Dakota School Of Mines And Technology graduates carry a median of $27,500 in student loans.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 5 schools evaluated.
The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
