Mining and Mineral Engineering
50 programs at U.S. colleges award 300 credentials a year in this field (CIP 14.21). Bachelor's graduates nationally earn a median of $101,390 four years after graduating.
Highest-paying Bachelor's degree programs
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt | Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Rapid City, SD | $90,514 | $27,164 | 13 |
| University of Arizona Tucson, AZ | $86,924 | $11,000 | 16 |
| West Virginia University Morgantown, WV | $85,897 | $24,903 | 17 |
| Colorado School of Mines Golden, CO | $83,309 | — | 17 |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg, VA | $74,793 | $20,907 | 37 |