Mining Engineering
Minor
Elevate your Mines degree
This minor program provides students with specialized knowledge in the field of mining engineering. It covers topics such as mineral extraction, mine design, and environmental considerations in mining operations. This minor complements their primary major and prepares them for careers in the mining industry, resource extraction, and mine management.


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16:1 student-facility ratio

On-campus Innovation District

R1 research classification

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Go farther with a specialization
The mining engineering minor will enhance undergraduates’ technical expertise and problem-solving abilities while preparing them to meet the industry’s challenges. Undergraduate students have the following degree options:
- Minor (18 credits)
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Mines’ financial assistance program awards more than $60 million per year, and over 82 percent of the student body receives some form of financial aid.