Mining and Mineral Engineering Career Programs

Career Path and Average Salary by Occupation after Completing Mining and Mineral Engineering Program

The following table lists the 4 possible occupations after earning a Mining and Mineral Engineering certificate or degree. For the occupations, you may need an advanced degree such as bachelor's or master's.

The median annual wage over the occupations related to the Mining and Mineral Engineering is $142,668 and hourly rate is $54.09. The median wage is based on the employment and wage data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

Average Salary by Occupation after Completing Mining and Mineral Engineering Program
Occupation/Job Title	Hourly Wage	Annul Wage
Architectural and Engineering Managers	$82.83	$172,290
Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers	$82.83	$172,290
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary	-	$120,630
Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers	$50.70	$105,460

What is Mining and Mineral Engineering Program?

Mining and Mineral Engineering is A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of mineral extraction, processing and refining systems, including open pit and shaft mines, prospecting and site analysis equipment and instruments, environmental and safety systems, mine equipment and facilities, mineral processing and refining methods and systems, and logistics and communications systems.

Schools Offering Mining and Mineral Engineering Vocational Program

The following schools offer the vocational programs and courses of Mining and Mineral Engineering. The list includes some 4-year colleges that have certificate or associate Mining and Mineral Engineering program.

Rolla, MO

Missouri University of Science and Technology

Public, 4 years, Offering 144 programs to 7,080 enrolled students and its average tuition & fees is $31,678