by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. In addition, we cover how Montana Tech ranks in comparison to other schools with mining engineering programs.
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The mining engineering major at Montana Tech is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Mining Engineering. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Montana Technological University handed out 10 bachelor's degrees in mining engineering. This is a decrease of 41% over the previous year when 17 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in mining engineering from Montana Tech. This makes it the #7 most popular school for mining engineering master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Montana Tech was $946 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $255 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,113 | $22,706 |
| Fees | $1,880 | $1,961 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,260 | $1,260 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,530 | $11,530 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,048 | $4,048 |
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All of the 10 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in mining engineering from Montana Tech in 2022 were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Montana Tech are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 80% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Montana Technological University with a bachelor's in mining engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Montana Tech does not offer an online option for its mining engineering bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Montana Tech Online Learning page.
Of the 5 mining engineering students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Montana Tech, about 60% were men and 40% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Montana Technological University with a master's in mining engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the mining engineering majors at Montana Technological University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 42 |
| Civil Engineering | 25 |
| Petroleum Engineering | 22 |
| Environmental Engineering | 15 |
| Geoscience Engineering | 11 |