# Mining and Mineral Engineering (bachelor's degree)

CIP 14.21. Page: https://educationguide.com/degrees/mining-and-mineral-engineering

## Earnings
- Graduates 4 years after finishing: median $95,707 across 7 colleges (middle half $94,397–$109,619); median federal debt $24,952

## Jobs graduates hold (ages 25-34)
| Job | Share | U.S. median wage | Growth 2025-35 |
|---|---|---|---|

## By state
| State | Graduates 4 yrs (colleges) | Ages 25-34 (respondents) |
|---|---|---|

## Top colleges by graduate earnings (published states)
1. University of Arizona (AZ): $120,031
2. Colorado School of Mines (CO): $109,695
3. West Virginia University (WV): $109,619
4. Missouri University of Science and Technology (MO): $95,707
5. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (VA): $94,397
6. Pennsylvania State University (PA): $91,411
7. South Dakota School of Mines and Technology (SD): $88,904

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#degrees

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