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. Also, learn how UK ranks among other schools offering degrees in mining engineering.
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The bachelor's program at UK was ranked #6 on College Factual's Best Schools for mining engineering list. It is also ranked #1 in Kentucky.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Mining Engineering Schools | 6 |
| Best Mining Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 6 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Kentucky handed out 16 bachelor's degrees in mining engineering. This is a decrease of 16% over the previous year when 19 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 1 students received their master’s degree in mining engineering from UK. This makes it the #11 most popular school for mining engineering master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in mining engineering in 2022, making the school the #3 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UK was $1,336 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $495 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,849 | $32,043 |
| Fees | $1,363 | $1,363 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,242 | $15,242 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,444 | $5,444 |
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Of the 16 mining engineering students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UK, about 88% were men and 13% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UK are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 69% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Kentucky with a bachelor's in mining engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the UK 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 UK Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 40% of mining engineering master's degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Kentucky with a master's in mining engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the mining engineering majors at University of Kentucky.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 196 |
| Civil Engineering | 102 |
| Electrical Engineering | 73 |
| Chemical Engineering | 71 |
| Computer Engineering | 54 |
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