ProgramCIP 14.2101

Mining and Mineral Engineering

A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of mineral extraction, processing and refining systems, including open pit and shaft mines, prospecting and site analysis equipment and instruments, environmental and safety systems, mine equipment and facilities, mineral processing and refining methods and systems, and logistics and communications systems.

Definition from U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics (CIP 2020).

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01.

Leads to

3 jobs

Architectural and Engineering Managers11-9041
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary25-1032
Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers17-2151

02.

Knowledge those jobs draw on

Engineering and Technology3 of 3
Mathematics3 of 3
Design3 of 3
English Language3 of 3
Computers and Electronics1 of 3
Physics1 of 3
Administration and Management1 of 3
Customer and Personal Service1 of 3
Education and Training1 of 3
Mechanical1 of 3
Production and Processing1 of 3

How many of the linked jobs rate the area important (O*NET importance 3.5 or more out of 5).