by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. We've also included details on how U of U ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in mining engineering.
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The bachelor's program at U of U was ranked #5 on College Factual's Best Schools for mining engineering list. It is also ranked #1 in Utah.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Mining Engineering Schools | 5 |
| Best Mining Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 5 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Utah handed out 9 bachelor's degrees in mining engineering. This is an increase of 80% over the previous year when 5 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in mining engineering from U of U. This makes it the #9 most popular school for mining engineering master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in mining engineering in 2022, making the school the #6 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at U of U paid an average of $890 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $259 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,175 | $28,697 |
| Fees | $1,140 | $1,140 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,398 | $12,398 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $7,800 | $7,800 |
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Of the 9 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering from U of U in 2021-2022, 78% were men and 22% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Utah with a bachelor's in mining engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the U of U 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 U of U Online Learning page.
Of the 5 mining engineering students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from U of U, about 60% were men and 40% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Utah with a master's in mining engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the mining engineering majors at University of Utah.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 282 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 139 |
| Electrical Engineering | 107 |
| Civil Engineering | 89 |
| Chemical Engineering | 86 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.