Metallurgical EngineeringBS

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Metallurgical engineers study metals, learning how they can be turned into things that help people; products like computer chips, cars, and even surgical implants. At Mines, you’ll be part of one of the only Metallurgical Engineering programs in the country. 

Program Highlights

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Featured Courses

• Properties of Materials
• Mineral Processing and Resource Recovery
• Metallurgical Thermodynamics
• Steelmaking
• High Temperature Extraction, Concentration, and Recycling
• Principles of Metallurgical Design

By The Numbers

130 credits
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Application Deadline

January
15
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The BS in Metallurgical Engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org.


Expand your horizons

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Take advantage of internship opportunities and research experiences to test-drive different industries to find the best fit for your interests.

Potential Employers

• Logan Aluminum
• Arconic
• Freeport-McMoRan
• Nucor
• AK Steel
• Coeur Mining
• Kaiser Aluminum

Career Examples

• mineral and mining industries
• material engineering and processing
• steelmaking
• biomedical
• electronics
• automotive companies
• aerospace

Average Starting Salary

$79,035
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