Mining and Mineral Engineering

STEM • Engineering

What is it about?

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.

Numbers at a glance

544th
Popular nationwide
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Search Rank on O's List
14
Colleges offer it
188
Graduates (2018-19)
Men
150
Women
38

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O's Insights on Mining and Mineral Engineering

  • Major has been decreasing in popularity over the last 5 years after being stable prior to that.
  • 100% of graduates come from public universities.