Best Schools for Metallurgical Engineering

Metallurgical Engineering graduates earn a median of $92,016 within four years of graduating, ranking #17 out of 283 tracked majors — 47% above the median across all fields. There are 3 colleges nationwide with tracked earnings for this major, producing 80 recent graduates.

Earnings for Metallurgical Engineering vary little between colleges — $89,131 to $94,902 from bottom to top. That is the usual pattern: the field you choose separates earnings more than the college you choose.

Schools

$92,016

Avg. 2yr Earnings

#17

of 283 Majors

Graduates

Metallurgical Engineering by State

Top Metallurgical Engineering Schools by Graduate Earnings

Colorado School of Mines

Golden, CO · Public

The University of Texas at El Paso

El Paso, TX · Public

$89,131

4yr Earnings

20 grads · small sample

2yr: $57,318 (13)

1yr: $61,588 (18)

Acceptance: 99.9%

Missouri University of Science and Technology

Rolla, MO · Public

$74,200

2yr Earnings

26 grads · small sample

1yr: $72,706 (26)

Grads: 26

Acceptance: 73.1%

Majors with Similar Earnings

Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology $68,764 Computational Science $67,660 Manufacturing Engineering $67,653 Computer Science $67,635 Industrial Engineering $67,099 Chemical Engineering $66,251

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Metallurgical Engineering?

Colorado School of Mines ranks #1 for Metallurgical Engineering with median graduate earnings of $94,902 within four years of graduating. There are 3 schools nationwide offering this major with tracked earnings data.

How much do Metallurgical Engineering graduates earn?

Metallurgical Engineering graduates earn an average of $92,016 within four years of graduating. This is 47% above the median across all majors. Earnings range from $89,131 to $94,902 depending on the school.

How hard is it to get into a top Metallurgical Engineering program?

The average acceptance rate across Metallurgical Engineering programs is 77.6%. The most selective program is at Colorado School of Mines with a 59.7% acceptance rate. Competitive programs value strong math/analytical skills and relevant coursework.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings are median 2 years after graduation for bachelor's degree holders, from the field-of-study file last updated June 2026. Institution-level figures elsewhere on the site come from the June 2026 release — Scorecard publishes the two separately.

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