Mining Engineering, BSMinE
The Mining Engineering program is designed to produce a professional capable of designing and managing a modern surface or underground coal, metal, and/or non-metal mining operations.
Our Department features state-of-the-art laboratories, including rock mechanics, mine ventilation, mineral processing, and surface mining labs.
Your Degree Plan
Surface Mining Systems
MINE 206
Surface mining methods, surface mining equipment, explosives and blasting design fundamentals, and slope stability.
Mine Power Systems
MINE 382
Comprehensive study of mine electrical power systems from theory to practice, covering the vital aspects that go into planning and designing a mine power system.
Rock Mechanics/Ground Control
MINE 411
Rock properties and behavior, in-situ stress field, mine layout and geological effects; design of entry, pillar, and bolt systems, convergence and stress measurements, surface subsidence, roof control plan, slope stability, and laboratory sessions.
Mine and Safety Management
MINE 471
The nature of federal and state laws pertaining to coal mine and safety; emphasis on achieving compliance through effective mine planning, design, statistical quality control, and mine health and safety management.
Civil and Mining Engineering Dual Degree
You can simultaneously complete degrees in Civil Engineering and Mining Engineering.
Honors
Expand your curiosity and enhance your curriculum through the WVU Honors College. Two programs are offered: Honors Foundations and Honors in Action.
The WVU Difference
What sets this program apart?
- Students train and make connections in industry by competing on the Mine Rescue Team.
- West Virginia is uniquely positioned to become 1 of the country’s significant sources for rare earth elements, the “vitamins of modern industry.”
- Mining Engineering has one of the largest scholarship endowments in the Statler College, providing more than $100,000 annually for scholarships within the Department.
- Students can attend professional meetings and conferences through the Department’s student organizations.
- The Bachelor of Science in Mining Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET.
Learn by Doing
Get involved outside the classroom.
- Students can specialize in a variety of materials, including coal metallic ore, industrial minerals, and aggregates.
- Students are receive rigorous training to operate and effectively use programs in mine design, from from SurvCADD to the Rocscience program.
- For their own development, students often take courses offered by other departments, including Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering, Civil Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering.
View all of the student organizations you can join.
Careers and Outcomes
How does this degree prepare students for a career?
Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers
Median Salary: $101,020
Possible Job Titles: Mine Engineer, Mining Consultant, Mining Engineer, Project Engineer
Sales Engineers
Has a Bright Outlook
Median Salary: $121,520
Possible Job Titles: Business Development Engineer, Product Sales Engineer, Sales Engineer, Technical Marketing Engineer
Where our graduates work
Graduates have worked in careers such as:
- Management or technical track positions at mining operations (including surface and underground, coal, metal, and non-metal)
- Equipment manufacturers
- Government agencies
- Consulting companies
Most find employment at mines across the U.S. However, a number of students have taken positions abroad in locations including Australia, Canada, and Brazil.
Areas of graduate study
Graduates have pursued advanced degrees in:
- Mining engineering
- Law
- Business
Admission Requirements
To be admitted to the Mining Engineering major, first-time freshmen must meet WVU's first-time freshman admission requirements. Interested in transferring? Review the transfer admission requirements.
Engineering Requirements
You must meet the following requirements:
- High School GPA: 2.5
- ACT Math: 22
- SAT Math: 540
Engineering Requirements for Test Optional Students
You must meet the following requirements:
- High School GPA: 3.0
Requirements for Engineering Technology
You must meet the following requirements:
- High School GPA: 2.5
Tuition and Aid
How much does Mining Engineering at WVU cost? And how can you save?
Tuition and Fees
Estimated rates are available on our tuition website. Anyone who is not a current West Virginia resident, including international students, will be charged non-resident rates.
Ways to Save
Beyond scholarships, here are other ways to reduce your cost of attending WVU.
Financial Aid
The most important step toward funding your future with financial aid for the Mining Engineering, BSMinE is submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA.
Ohio Tuition Reciprocity
As the result of a special agreement, students from Ohio who are fully admitted to Mining Engineering can enroll at WVU and pay in-state tuition rates. Students must be admitted to both the University and this major.
Start at Another WVU Campus
You can start your career with WVU at another campus and transfer to WVU Morgantown.
Transfer Articulation Agreements
To simplify the transfer process, we have formal agreements with certain institutions. These agreements outline the courses you should take to prepare for transferring to WVU.
Review the full list of transfer articulation agreements to see if your institution is listed.
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