Metallurgical Engineering
A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and metallurgical principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of metal components of structural, load-bearing, power, transmission, and moving systems; and the analysis of engineering problems such as stress, creep, failure, alloy behavior, environmental fluctuations, stability, electromagnetic and thermodynamic characteristics, optimal manufacturing processes, and related design considerations.
- Schools offering
- 12
- Annual completions
- 126
- Typical degree level
- Associate's + Bachelor's
- Median earnings (5yr)
- $92k
About this major
A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and metallurgical principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of metal components of structural, load-bearing, power, transmission, and moving systems; and the analysis of engineering problems such as stress, creep, failure, alloy behavior, environmental fluctuations, stability, electromagnetic and thermodynamic characteristics, optimal manufacturing processes, and related design considerations.
Where this major leads
Occupations most often associated with this major, from the federal BLS+O*NET crosswalk. Job-growth projections and median wages are national.
| Occupation | Median wage | Job growth | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architectural and engineering managers | $168k | +3.8% | Bachelor's degree |
| Engineering teachers, postsecondary | $106k | +8.1% | Doctoral or professional degree |
| Materials engineers | $108k | +5.7% | Bachelor's degree |
Earnings at a glance
Median graduate earnings from the federal College Scorecard, 5 and 10 years out.
Median 5-year earnings
$92k
Top colleges for Metallurgical Engineering
Ranked by annual completions at the associate's or bachelor's level — a proxy for program scale.
| College | Location | Assoc. | Bach. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado School of Mines | Golden, CO | 0 | 36 | 36 |
| South Dakota School of Mines and Technology | Rapid City, SD | 0 | 29 | 29 |
| Missouri University of Science and Technology | Rolla, MO | 0 | 18 | 18 |
| The University of Texas at El Paso | El Paso, TX | 0 | 12 | 12 |
| The University of Alabama | Tuscaloosa, AL | 0 | 8 | 8 |
| LeTourneau University | Longview, TX | 0 | 8 | 8 |
| University of Utah | Salt Lake City, UT | 0 | 6 | 6 |
| Montana Technological University | Butte, MT | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| University of Nevada-Reno | Reno, NV | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Salt Lake Community College | Salt Lake City, UT | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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