General Metallurgical Engineering is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. The schools below stand out for the quality of their general metallurgical engineering programs.
For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for general metallurgical engineering students pursuing a degree.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall general metallurgical engineering education in the The Plains States Region.
Our analysis ranked Missouri University Of Science And Technology the best school in the country for a degree in general metallurgical engineering. Located in the town of Rolla, Missouri University Of Science And Technology is a moderately-sized public university. About 64% of students finish within six years. 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. General Metallurgical Engineering graduates of Missouri University Of Science And Technology earn a median of $80,627 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000.
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South Dakota School Of Mines And Technology is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in general metallurgical engineering, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the city of Rapid City, South Dakota School Of Mines And Technology is a mid-sized public institution. About 52% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 14 general metallurgical engineering students who graduated with this degree at South Dakota School Of Mines And Technology in the most recent data year. General Metallurgical Engineering graduates of South Dakota School Of Mines And Technology earn a median of $71,985 early in their careers. South Dakota School Of Mines And Technology graduates carry a median of $27,500 in student loans.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 2 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).
More about our data sources and methodologies.
