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. We've also included details on how WVU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in mining engineering.
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The bachelor's program at WVU was ranked #8 on College Factual's Best Schools for mining engineering list. It is also ranked #1 in West Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Mining Engineering Schools | 8 |
| Best Mining Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 8 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, West Virginia University handed out 17 bachelor's degrees in mining engineering. This is an increase of 21% over the previous year when 14 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in mining engineering from WVU. This makes it the #8 most popular school for mining engineering master’s degree candidates in the country.
Mining Engineering majors who earn their bachelor's degree from WVU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $85,897 a year. This is about the same as the yearly salary of allmining engineering bachelor's degree recipients across the nation.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at WVU was $1,179 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $431 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,648 | $27,360 |
| Books and Supplies | $950 | $950 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,876 | $13,876 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,170 | $3,170 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 17 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in mining engineering from WVU. About 82% were men and 18% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WVU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 94% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Virginia University with a bachelor's in mining engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the WVU 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 WVU Online Learning page.
All of the 6 students who graduated with a Master’s in mining engineering from WVU in 2022 were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Virginia 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 | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the mining engineering majors at West Virginia University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 192 |
| Industrial Engineering | 116 |
| Civil Engineering | 109 |
| Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering | 86 |
| Petroleum Engineering | 71 |
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