Metallurgical Engineering programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.
College Factual analyzed 5 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best metallurgical engineering schools.
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These are the top schools for a bachelor’s degree in metallurgical engineering, based on student outcomes and program quality.
Our analysis ranked Colorado School Of Mines the best school in the country for a degree in metallurgical engineering. Colorado School Of Mines is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Golden. Colorado School Of Mines graduates 82% of students within six years. Colorado School Of Mines awarded about 36 metallurgical engineering degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, metallurgical engineering degree recipients from Colorado School Of Mines generally make around $78,984. 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 metallurgical engineering, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the city of Tuscaloosa, The University Of Alabama is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 73%. There were roughly 13 metallurgical engineering students who graduated with this degree at The University Of Alabama in the most recent data year. Metallurgical Engineering graduates of The University Of Alabama earn a median of $50,740 early in their careers. The University Of Alabama graduates carry a median of $24,496 in student loans.
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A rank of #3 makes Missouri University Of Science And Technology one of the top schools for metallurgical engineering. This moderately-sized public university is located in the town of Rolla. The six-year graduation rate is 64%. About 11 metallurgical engineering degrees were awarded at Missouri University Of Science And Technology in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, metallurgical engineering degree recipients from Missouri University Of Science And Technology generally make around $80,627. Missouri University Of Science And Technology graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans.
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The University Of Texas At El Paso came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best metallurgical engineering schools. This very large public university is located in the city of El Paso. The University Of Texas At El Paso graduates 50% of students within six years. About 17 metallurgical engineering degrees were awarded at The University Of Texas At El Paso in the most recent year. Graduates of the metallurgical engineering program make about $53,478 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $20,490.
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A rank of #5 makes South Dakota School Of Mines And Technology one of the top schools for metallurgical engineering. South Dakota School Of Mines And Technology is a mid-sized public school located in the city of Rapid City. South Dakota School Of Mines And Technology graduates 52% of students within six years. There were roughly 14 metallurgical engineering students who graduated with this degree at South Dakota School Of Mines And Technology in the most recent data year. Students who receive their metallurgical engineering degree from South Dakota School Of Mines And Technology earn around $71,985 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,500.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced 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).
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