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2024 Best Mining Engineering Master's Degree Schools

10 Colleges in the United States
69 Master's Degrees
Mining Engineeringmaster's programs are on the lower end of the spectrum in terms of popularity. In fact, the major degree program ranks #251 out of the 343 majors we look at each year. This may make is a little harder to find a school that is a good fit for you.

College Factual reviewed 10 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for master's degree seekers in the field of mining engineering. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 69 master's degrees in mining engineering during the 2020-2021 academic year.

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Choosing a Great Mining Engineering School for Your Master's Degree

Best Mining Engineering Master's Degree Schools Your choice of mining engineering for getting your master's degree school matters. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.

A Great Overall School

A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.

Early-Career Earnings

One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of master's graduates during the early years of their career. That is, everyone wants their master's degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.

Other Factors We Consider

In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:

Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for mining engineering students working on their master's degree.

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The mining engineering school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Mining Engineering Master's Degree Schools.

Best Schools for Master’s Students to Study Mining Engineering in the United States

Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for mining engineering students seeking a a master's degree.

10 Top Schools for a Master's in Mining Engineering

1
8 Annual Graduates

It's difficult to beat Colorado School of Mines if you wish to pursue a master's degree in mining engineering. Located in the suburb of Golden, Mines is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a master’s in mining engineering from Colorado School of Mines

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11 Annual Graduates

Missouri University of Science and Technology is a great option for students pursuing a master's degree in mining engineering. Missouri University of Science and Technology is a medium-sized public university located in the town of Rolla.More information about a master’s in mining engineering from Missouri University of Science and Technology

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8 Annual Graduates

It is difficult to beat University of Arizona if you wish to pursue a master's degree in mining engineering. Located in the large city of Tucson, University of Arizona is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in mining engineering from University of Arizona

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Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA
5 Annual Graduates

Any student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in mining engineering has to look into Virginia Tech. Located in the city of Blacksburg, Virginia Tech is a public school with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in mining engineering from Virginia Tech

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University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT
2 Annual Graduates

U of U is a fairly large public university located in the midsize city of Salt Lake City.More information about a master’s in mining engineering from University of Utah

6
14 Annual Graduates

SD Mines is a small public school located in the small city of Rapid City.More information about a master’s in mining engineering from South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

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1 Annual Graduates

UK is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Lexington.More information about a master’s in mining engineering from University of Kentucky

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1 Annual Graduates

Located in the remote town of Houghton, Michigan Tech is a public university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a master’s in mining engineering from Michigan Technological University

8
4 Annual Graduates

Located in the town of Butte, Montana Tech is a public university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in mining engineering from Montana Technological University

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9 Annual Graduates

Located in the town of Socorro, New Mexico Tech is a public school with a small student population.More information about a master’s in mining engineering from New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology

Mining Engineering by Region

View the Best Mining Engineering Master's Degree Schools for a specific region near you.

Region
Southeast
New England
Rocky Mountains
Plains States
Middle Atlantic
Far Western US
Southwest
Other U.S. Territories
Great Lakes

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One of 41 majors within the Engineering area of study, Mining Engineering has other similar majors worth exploring.

Mining Engineering Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
Mining & Mineral Engineering 69

Related Major Annual Graduates
Electrical Engineering 8,658
Mechanical Engineering 7,218
Computer Engineering 5,020
Civil Engineering 4,884
Biomedical Engineering 3,089
General Engineering 2,969
Industrial Engineering 2,483
Systems Engineering 2,186
Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering 1,880
Chemical Engineering 1,558

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