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What will I learn in a mining engineering degree program?

The bachelor’s degree in mining engineering at the ·¬ÇÑÊÓƵ provides broad preparation in engineering principles and mining-specific practices. You begin with foundational courses in calculus, chemistry, geology, physics and introductory mining, then progress to topics including mine planning, design, operations, automation and mine closure. Coursework also covers thermodynamics, circuits, hydraulics, materials, industrial health and safety, mineral economics and sustainable mining. The program emphasizes technical proficiency, ethical and environmental responsibility, and effective communication, preparing you for entry-level positions in mining operations and management or for graduate study.

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Department of Mining and Metallurgical Engineering

The Department of Mining and Metallurgical Engineering at the ·¬ÇÑÊÓƵ offers hands-on training in extracting and processing the natural resources that power modern society. Through internships, industry partnerships and applied coursework, students graduate prepared for high-impact careers in mining, metallurgy and materials engineering.

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Why choose the College of Science?

The College of Science offers educational opportunities in pure and applied physical sciences, earth sciences, life sciences, and mathematics. Professors in the College frequently earn statewide teaching excellence awards and are pioneers in their respective fields, with access to high-powered scientific facilities and resources to perform research on all seven continents. The College also encompasses three public museums that offer research and community engagement opportunities: the iconic Fleischmann Planetarium and Science Center, the Museum of Natural History and the W. M. Keck Earth Science and Mineral Engineering Museum.

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Careers with a degree in mining engineering

The mining industry in Nevada employs many workers and is a significant contributor to the state’s economy. The bachelor’s degree program in mining engineering at the University is one of only about 13 nationwide, so the University’s mining graduates are well positioned in terms of both education and workforce exposure to find employment after graduation. Career opportunities may include roles like:

  • Mine manager
  • Mining engineer
  • Operations manager
  • Mine planning engineer
  • Mineral processing engineer

What it means to earn a Mackay degree

This degree is awarded by the Mackay School of Earth Sciences and Engineering. Find out what Mackay's rich history, strong connection to industry and dedication to student internship and career support can do for you.

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You can afford the ·¬ÇÑÊÓƵ

76% of students receive financial aid

Almost everyone is eligible to receive some kind of aid. We offer need-based and merit-based forms of financial aid to help you afford college.

54% of all students graduate with no debt

That's right. More than half of our students leave the ·¬ÇÑÊÓƵ with no student debt.

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Civil Engineering, B.S.

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At the College of Science, our accomplished faculty, inventive students, leading researchers and scientific pioneers take on complex challenges and unearth groundbreaking solutions for problems we all care about.

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