Mining and Mineral Engineering at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, Virginia • Bachelor's
Median Earnings
$84,815
Graduates earn below the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$84,815
Mining and Mineral Engineering
National Average
$85,201
All schools, same program
School Average
$67,335
All programs at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Program Details
Bachelor's
Credential Level
20
Completers (IPEDS)
16
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$20,907
Median Debt
0.25
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$174/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$84,815
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 (this school) | $84,815 | $20,907 |
| Montana Technological University | $84,653 | — |
| University of Nevada-Reno | $84,596 | — |
| West Virginia University | $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 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $143,666 | $32,567 |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other | $126,382 | $33,240 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $116,372 | $20,500 |
| Computer Engineering | $107,350 | $25,929 |
| Veterinary Medicine | $103,868 | $170,773 |
| Public Administration | $103,346 | — |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | $100,317 | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | $97,959 | — |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $95,280 | $21,500 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $94,024 | — |
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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.