by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at West Virginia University. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 1 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates West Virginia University among the top schools in the country for mining engineering, ranked #8 out of 10 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Mining Engineering Schools | 8 of 10 |
| Best Mining Engineering Schools in West Virginia | 1 of 1 |
| Best Mining Engineering Schools in the Southeast Region | 3 of 3 |
Here is each degree level available for mining engineering at West Virginia University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 12 |
| Master’s | 5 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, West Virginia University conferred 12 bachelor’s degrees in mining engineering.
West Virginia University is among the very best schools in the country for mining engineering at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
Mining Engineering majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from West Virginia University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $82,760 a year. This is higher than $61,939, the median for all majors at West Virginia University.
To complete a bachelor’s at West Virginia University, mining engineering students accumulate a median of $24,903 in student loans. This is above $23,844, the typical median for all majors at West Virginia University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,976 | $28,608 |
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Among recent graduates, 92% of mining engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 8% went to women.
The majority of mining engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at West Virginia University were White. Roughly 42% of graduates 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 | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
West Virginia University awarded 12 bachelor’s degrees in mining and mineral engineering in the most recent reporting year — 8% to women and 92% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (42%).
Graduate study is also available at West Virginia University. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Mining Engineering | 5 |
