Metallurgical Engineering Colleges Under $20,000

Montana Technological University charges $16,240 annually yet sits in Butte, where copper mining heritage creates direct industry connections for metallurgy students. The earnings gap between top and bottom performers spans nearly $17,000, with Missouri S&T graduates averaging $74,200 compared to UT El Paso's $57,318. Western public universities dominate affordable metallurgical engineering, serving regions where mining companies like Freeport-McMoRan and steel producers actively recruit graduates for operations across Nevada, Utah, and Texas.

Programs

$10,726 – $16,240

Net Price Range

$65,759

Avg. Program Earnings

62.9%

Avg. Graduation Rate

6 Metallurgical Engineering Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	The University of Texas at El Paso El Paso, Texas	$10,726	$9,744	45.9%	99.9%
2	University of Utah Salt Lake City, Utah	$13,172	$9,315	63.9%	89.1%
3	University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, Washington	$13,485	$12,643	83.7%	47.5%
4	Missouri University of Science and Technology Rolla, Missouri	$13,773	$14,278	63.6%	81.5%
5	University of Nevada-Reno Reno, Nevada	$15,402	$8,994	62.4%	85.6%
6	Montana Technological University Butte, Montana	$16,240	$8,050	58.1%	89.5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the $17,000 earnings difference between these programs?

Missouri S&T graduates earn $74,200 annually compared to UT El Paso's $57,318, reflecting regional job markets and program focus. Missouri's proximity to aerospace and automotive manufacturing creates higher-paying opportunities than border region positions.

How do graduation rates vary among these affordable programs?

University of Washington leads with 83.7% graduation rates despite charging $13,485 annually. UT El Paso shows the lowest completion at 45.9% but offers the most affordable option at $10,726 net cost.

Where do students face the most selective admissions?

University of Washington accepts just 47.5% of applicants, making it the most competitive option on this list. UT El Paso maintains near-open admission at 99.92% acceptance, providing accessible entry into metallurgical engineering.

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Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.