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, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how University of Arizona ranks in comparison to other schools with mining engineering programs.
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The bachelor's program at University of Arizona was ranked #3 on College Factual's Best Schools for mining engineering list. It is also ranked #1 in Arizona.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Mining Engineering Schools | 3 |
| Best Mining Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 3 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Arizona handed out 11 bachelor's degrees in mining engineering. This is a decrease of 27% over the previous year when 15 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 8 students received their master’s degree in mining engineering from University of Arizona. This makes it the #4 most popular school for mining engineering master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 7 students received their doctoral degrees in mining engineering in 2022, making the school the #1 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of mining engineering students who receive their bachelor's degree at University of Arizona is $86,924. This is higher than $85,897, which is the national median for all mining engineering bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at University of Arizona paid an average of $1,544 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $825 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,546 | $37,053 |
| Fees | $1,731 | $1,731 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,400 | $14,400 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,300 | $4,300 |
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All of the 11 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in mining engineering from University of Arizona in 2022 were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at University of Arizona are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 55% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Arizona with a bachelor's in mining engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the University of Arizona mining engineering bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the University of Arizona Online Learning page.
Of the 7 mining engineering students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from University of Arizona, about 57% were men and 43% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at University of Arizona are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 71% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Arizona with a master's in mining engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the mining engineering majors at University of Arizona.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | 209 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 121 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 75 |
| Systems Engineering | 73 |
| Chemical Engineering | 62 |
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