Bachelor's Degree in Mining Engineering

Who is this program for?

The bachelor's degree program in Mining Engineering is perfect for students interested in the extraction and management of mineral resources essential to modern industries.

Program Overview

Mining engineers find, develop, and recover the resources needed to support the daily needs of society from the minerals required to support our daily health to the materials used for roads, buildings, computers, cell phones among most other items used daily. The mining engineering discipline requires a broad range of foundational engineering skills along with the ability to apply specialized technical knowledge in the areas of geotechnical engineering, explosives engineering, ventilation, mine power systems, automation and control, environmental engineering and extractive metallurgy.

The Mining Engineering program at the University of Kentucky is one of only thirteen accredited programs in the United States. The faculty members are well known and highly respected in their specialized areas throughout academia and the industry. Students receive the highest quality education and training from instructors with practical knowledge of the discipline. Hands-on instruction is provided in state-of-the-art laboratories that house modern equipment used in each of the specialty areas of mining engineering. Graduates gain expertise in mine design, environmental sustainability, and resource management, preparing them for careers as mining engineers, safety consultants, or environmental coordinators in sectors like mining, energy, and environmental consulting.

The First Year Engineering Experience

All first-year Engineering majors participate in the First Year Experience Program offered by the Stanley and Karen Pigman College of Engineering. The First-Year Engineering (FYE) Program is designed to orient students to the wide range of engineering disciplines and allows students to take engineering classes on day one. FYE classes present foundational knowledge from all our undergraduate majors and equip students with the confidence to pursue any degree program they are interested in.

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ABET

This program is accredited by ABET, the recognized global accreditor of college and university programs in applied and natural science, computing, engineering, and engineering technology. This accreditation ensures that our programs meet the highest standards of quality and prepare students to enter the global workforce as well-qualified engineering professionals. Read more about this accreditation.

Related Careers

Mining Engineers work in a variety of settings, including:

  • Surface and underground mining
  • Coal mining
  • Phosphate mining
  • Explosives
  • Geotechnical engineering firms
  • Reclamation engineering companies
  • Regulatory agencies

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What You'll Learn

The Bachelor of Science in Mining Engineering program focuses on the safe, efficient, and sustainable extraction of mineral resources. Students study core topics such as mine design, ventilation, geomechanics, mineral processing, and environmental impact. The curriculum combines engineering fundamentals with hands-on training in fieldwork, computer modeling, and safety systems, preparing students to address the technical and environmental challenges of the mining industry. Expand the menu below to view a sample curriculum plan.


Degree requirements, course descriptions and academic policies for all programs are detailed in the University Catalog.

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This program has a degree pathway from KCTCS, allowing students a seamless transfer process to obtain their bachelor's degree from the University of Kentucky.

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This program is part of the Accelerated Master's Pathways program. If you plan to obtain a related master's degree, this program can save you time and money with dual credit hours when you sign up.

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"Everything I learn about mining engineering makes it even more cool to me. You do a little bit each field of engineering—chemical, electrical, civil—all in one major."

Caroline Gerwig

Mining Engineering Junior

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Undergraduate degree-seeking students have access to a variety of financial aid options, including scholarships, grants, work-study programs, and student loans, designed to make education more affordable.

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Join the Engineering Living Learning Program

The ELLP provides a welcoming community for engineering and computer science students to be supported academically and establish meaningful connections with other students.

This residential experience complements classroom expectations by integrating students into the engineering community with programs centered on professional development and academic support. In addition, the ELLP provides students with opportunities to interact with College of Engineering faculty, alumni, industry partners, academic advisors, engineering student organizations, and Peer Mentors. Peer Mentors are hand-selected to support new students during their transition to the University of Kentucky.

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