Posted: 6/29/2017 2:11:49 PM EDT
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I've always been into geology and have worked recently on the legacy side of mining.
I'd like to go back to school and get a BS in an earth science field. I've been considering Geology, Metallurgical Engineering, and Mine Engineering degrees. I enjoy being outdoors, working at remote locations, and long rotations. Even man camps can be fun. 
Any recommendations as far as a specific degree to pursue that will be more beneficial than the others? Advanced degree recommended? Any other advice? I'm not a rock licker but I do spit on them. Probably blowing my PERSEC but here's a pic from the last project I worked on. Attached File |
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I've always heard that the Colorado School of the Mines is the place to be. Only ever knew people from Louisiana that would go to further their petroleum degree's though. I'd like to stay in state for the cheaper tuition so it will probably be University of Utah. |
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I've always heard that the Colorado School of the Mines is the place to be. Only ever knew people from Louisiana that would go to further their petroleum degree's though. Mining engineering is the best degree program to get into the industry, IF you want a degreed position. Equipment operators and other skilled-labor guys make very good money in this industry. |
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Have you talked with a career counselor at your school? Sounded like they were teachers mostly and hadn't done much field work. |
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Don't do CSM. Go to Missouri S&T, less arrogance and cheaper tuition. S&T does a lot of aggregates; that side of the industry is by far the most flexible as far as location selection. Mining engineering is the best degree program to get into the industry, IF you want a degreed position. Equipment operators and other skilled-labor guys make very good money in this industry. Also, for the seasonal jobs most of the engineers I know were retained during the winter. Us equipment guys get laid off. I am leaning more towards mining engineering or the extractive side of metallurigical engineering. I know for certain I don't want to do the mine safety engineering aspect. |
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There is also the South Dakota School of Mines. CSM has the best program in the country. That being said, believe it or not, last time I heard, Ole Miss had the second best program in the country for Geological Engineering. I would highly recommend contacting them and getting more info on their GE program. And yes, I have a degree in Geological Engineering, so I know what I'm talking about. |