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2026 Best Mining & Mineral Engineering Schools in West Virginia

1 Colleges in the United States
17 Mining & Mineral Engineering Degrees Awarded
$85,897 Avg Early-Career Salary

Mining & Mineral Engineering is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. The schools below stand out for the quality of their mining & mineral engineering programs.

College Factual analyzed 1 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best mining & mineral engineering schools.

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Best Schools for Mining & Mineral Engineering in West Virginia

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall mining & mineral engineering education in West Virginia.

Top Schools in Mining & Mineral Engineering

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Our analysis ranked West Virginia University the best school in the country for a degree in mining & mineral engineering. This very large public university is located in the city of Morgantown. The six-year graduation rate is 64%. About 17 mining & mineral engineering degrees were awarded at West Virginia University in the most recent year. Mining & Mineral Engineering graduates of West Virginia University earn a median of $85,897 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $24,903 to complete this degree. Read more about the mining & mineral engineering program at West Virginia University

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 1 school evaluated.

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