85
International graduates, 2024–25
10 bachelor's · 57 master's · 13 doctoral
36 months
OPT after graduation
21
Four-year schools that offer it
2
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Occupations related to Mining and Mineral Engineering
Annual openings and 10-year change: BLS projections 2025-35. Median pay: BLS, May 2025. LCA filings: Apr 2025–Mar 2026.
OccupationAnnual openings10-yr changeMedian payLCA filings
Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety EngineersSOC 17-2151300 openings a year · 114 LCA filings300+3.8%$106,220114
Architectural and Engineering ManagersSOC 11-904114,900 openings a year · 2,337 LCA filings14,900+5.5%$171,2702,337
College teaching in this field: Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary · usually requires a doctorate
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Sources: IPEDS Completions 2024–25 (U.S. Department of Education) · DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List · BLS OEWS, May 2025 · BLS Employment Projections 2025-35 · U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosure data, Apr 2025–Mar 2026. Methodology