by our College Data Analytics TeamThere was only one school in the Southwest Region to review for the 2025 Best Mining Engineering Master's Degree Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. If you would like to see more options to choose from, check out the Best Master's Degree Schools in the United States ranking..
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Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Mining Engineering Master's Degree Schools in the Southwest Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in mining engineering.
It is difficult to beat New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology if you want to pursue a master's degree in mining engineering. Located in the remote town of Socorro, New Mexico Tech is a public school with a small student population.More information about a master’s in mining engineering from New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
Explore the best mining engineering schools for a specific state in the Southwest Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 180 | 8 |
| New Mexico | 114 | 9 |
One of 41 majors within the Engineering area of study, Mining Engineering has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mining & Mineral Engineering | 13 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | 973 |
| Computer Engineering | 846 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 822 |
| Industrial Engineering | 659 |
| Civil Engineering | 647 |
| General Engineering | 612 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 306 |
| Systems Engineering | 275 |
| Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering | 218 |
| Electrical and Computer Engineering. | 197 |
