Top Choice for Career-Oriented Mining Engineering Students

A BS in mining engineering from the University of Arizona is your ticket into a competitive, high-paying global industry and your chance to help ensure sustainable development of mineral resources.

Mining engineers work worldwide on all phases of mining. They are involved in mineral exploration and discovery, mine design, construction, production and operations, mineral extraction and processing, and land restoration.

Academics

Undergraduate tracks span mine operations, geomechanics, sustainable resource development and mineral processing. The curriculum is well integrated with overlapping disciplines – environmental engineering, chemical engineering, civil engineering, geological engineering, electrical engineering, public health, information systems, system administration and resource economics. 

For more information, see MGE Undergraduate Degrees. 

Outside the Classroom

MGE activities outside the classroom reinforce the department’s family atmosphere, foster camaraderie and prepare students for successful careers. Students get invaluable hands-on experience in the University’s San Xavier Underground Mining Lab. And the department encourages all students to complete at least one paid industry internship, do a senior design project and participate in club activities – such as Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration competitions, professional development and outreach.

Job-Ready Graduates

Starting salaries for graduates of the mining engineering program are among the highest of UA alumni. MGE graduates are working at places like Caterpillar, Freeport-McMoRan, Geovic Mining Corp., Barrick, Arizona Mining, Newmont Mining and the Peace Corps.