Metallurgical Engineering programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. The schools below stand out for the quality of their 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 metallurgical engineering students pursuing a degree.
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See the highest-ranked metallurgical engineering schools offering a master’s degree below.
Colorado School Of Mines is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in metallurgical engineering. Colorado School Of Mines is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Golden. The six-year graduation rate is 82%. About 17 metallurgical engineering degrees were awarded at Colorado School Of Mines in the most recent year. Metallurgical Engineering graduates of Colorado School Of Mines earn a median of $78,984 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $26,269 to complete this degree.
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Notes and References
This list is compiled 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.
- 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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