by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 2 schools in the Plains States Region to determine which ones were the best for degree seekers in the field of mining engineering. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 86 degrees in mining engineering annually.
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The mining engineering school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Mining Engineering Schools in the Plains States Region. If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.
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Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the mining engineering degree levels they offer.
It's hard to beat Missouri University of Science and Technology if you want to pursue a degree in mining engineering. Missouri University of Science and Technology is a medium-sized public university located in the town of Rolla.More information about a degree in mining engineering from Missouri University of Science and Technology
Any student pursuing a degree in mining engineering has to look into South Dakota School of Mines and Technology. SD Mines is a small public school located in the city of Rapid City.More information about a degree in mining engineering from South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Explore the best mining engineering schools for a specific state in the Plains States Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 283 | 31 |
| South Dakota | 204 | 28 |
Mining Engineering is one of 41 different types of Engineering programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mining & Mineral Engineering | 86 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 2,877 |
| Civil Engineering | 1,355 |
| Electrical Engineering | 1,111 |
| Computer Engineering | 1,012 |
| Chemical Engineering | 799 |
| Industrial Engineering | 637 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 627 |
| General Engineering | 566 |
| Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering | 562 |
| Agricultural Engineering | 261 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
