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Mining And Mineral Engineering

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Data derived specifically from PUMS raw data for Mining And Mineral Engineering.

Entry Level Salary
$81,100
Median Salary
$133,819
Unemployment Rate
1.7%
Avg: 2.2%
Underemployment Rate
23.8%
Working non-college jobs

Earnings Trajectory

Lifetime: $5,352,760
Entry (Early)
$81,100
Median (Prime)
$133,819
High (Prime)
$131,761

ROI Sensitivity Analysis
Assuming 4 Years to Graduation

This analysis tests three "What-If" scenarios. While most students start at the Entry Level, calculating ROI using Median and High salaries helps illustrate the potential long-term payoff for top performers relative to the degree cost.

Lifetime Value Added (NPV)

Entry Level
Median
High
$0 Cost
+254k
+678k
+661k
$25k / yr
+164k
+588k
+571k
$50k / yr
+74k
+498k
+482k

Break-even Age

Entry Level
Median
High
$0 Cost
27
24
24
$25k / yr
33
26
26
$50k / yr
44
29
29

Return on Investment %

Entry Level
Median
High
$0 Cost
∞
∞
∞
$25k / yr
151%
541%
526%
$50k / yr
34%
229%
221%
Sensitivity Analysis Methodology: These grids assume you begin your career earning the salary specified in the column header (Entry Level = conservative baseline, Median/High = potential upside).

These figures are medians for past graduates who received federal aid. Your cost and pay will differ. Run your own numbers in the Guided ROI Interview →

Education Impact

Advanced Degree Rate38.1%
Analysis: Most graduates enter the workforce directly with a Bachelor's degree.

Top Professions

Architecture and engineering occupations

12.7% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$83,804
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$116,831|$99,520
openings
174,800 /yr
Growth (10yr): +6.8%

Management occupations

7.5% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$75,307
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$127,528|$126,520
openings
1,081,700 /yr
Growth (10yr): +6.2%

Civil engineers

4.9% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$88,527
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$131,761|$100,840
openings
22,700 /yr
Growth (10yr): +6.4%

Engineers, All Other

4.3% of graduates map to this role
Stable
Entry Salary
$86,893
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$111,173|N/A
openings
N/A /yr
Growth (10yr): N/A

Software developers

3.7% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$84,000
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$156,489|$135,980
openings
95,300 /yr
Growth (10yr): +10.2%

Construction managers

2.5% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$55,611
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$154,407|$114,990
openings
49,700 /yr
Growth (10yr): +9.1%

Top executives

2.4% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$107,056
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$164,701|$108,510
openings
305,100 /yr
Growth (10yr): +4.9%

Computer occupations, all other

2.4% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$144,699
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$144,699|$116,580
openings
27,000 /yr
Growth (10yr): +5.1%

General and operations managers

2.0% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$167,365
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$257,484|$105,770
openings
285,000 /yr
Growth (10yr): +5%

Architectural and engineering managers

1.9% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$150,613
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$231,713|$171,270
openings
14,900 /yr
Growth (10yr): +5.5%

About this Data:

  • Entry: Median salary for graduates aged 22 to 27 (American Community Survey).
  • Median (PUMS | BLS): Comparison of this major's graduates vs. the national market average for the role.
  • Growth & Openings: 10-year national projections (2025–2035).

Program Variants & Earnings Ranges

Summary of specific program titles and credential levels mapped to this major, showing the range of earnings across different colleges.

Completers Only: Federal median earnings data strictly reflects outcomes for students who successfully graduated. Students who do not complete their degree typically earn significantly less and face higher risks of debt default.

Program TitleCredential Level# CollegesMedian Earnings Range
mining and mineral engineering.Bachelor's Degree14$88,904 - $120,031
mining and mineral engineering.Master's Degree9$125,688 - $125,688