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2026 Best General Metallurgical Engineering Master’s Degree Schools

1 Colleges in the United States
17 General Metallurgical Engineering Degrees Awarded
$78,984 Avg Early-Career Salary

General Metallurgical Engineering degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their general metallurgical engineering programs.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 13 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for general metallurgical engineering students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for General Metallurgical Engineering in the United States

See the highest-ranked general metallurgical engineering schools offering a master’s degree below.

Top Schools in General Metallurgical Engineering

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Our analysis ranked Colorado School Of Mines the best school in the country for a degree in general metallurgical engineering. Set in the suburb of Golden, Colorado School Of Mines is a moderately-sized public institution. Roughly 82% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 17 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. Students borrow a median of $26,269 to complete this degree. See the full general metallurgical engineering program report for Colorado School Of Mines

Other General Metallurgical Engineering Degree Levels

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 13 schools evaluated.

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