Mining and Mineral Engineering at West Virginia University
Morgantown, West Virginia • Bachelor's
Median Earnings
$82,760
Graduates earn below the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$82,760
Mining and Mineral Engineering
National Average
$85,201
All schools, same program
School Average
$58,633
All programs at West Virginia University
Program Details
Bachelor's
Credential Level
16
Completers (IPEDS)
16
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$24,903
Median Debt
0.30
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$208/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$82,760
Median Earnings
Mining and Mineral Engineering at Other Schools
| School | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado School of Mines | $104,994 | — |
| University of Arizona | $95,216 | $11,000 |
| University of Kentucky | $92,315 | — |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | $84,815 | $20,907 |
| Montana Technological University | $84,653 | — |
| University of Nevada-Reno | $84,596 | — |
| West Virginia University (this school) | $82,760 | $24,903 |
| Missouri University of Science and Technology | $80,353 | $26,879 |
| South Dakota School of Mines and Technology | $74,953 | $27,164 |
| University of Utah | $67,359 | — |
Other Programs at West Virginia University
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Dentistry | $143,344 | $189,776 |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | $128,687 | $74,824 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $116,533 | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $107,658 | $45,144 |
| Business/Commerce, General | $99,588 | $41,000 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $91,967 | $37,697 |
| Medicine | $91,474 | $178,036 |
| Petroleum Engineering | $88,983 | $26,000 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | $88,195 | $76,875 |
| Computer Science | $87,125 | $23,026 |
About the Data
Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023). Earnings are median earnings for graduates after completion. Debt figures represent the median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation.
Debt-to-earnings ratio compares cumulative debt to annual earnings. A ratio below 1.0 indicates that annual earnings exceed total debt, generally considered favorable. Estimated monthly payments assume a standard 10-year repayment plan.