Program Overview

Earn a Bachelor's Degree in Metallurgical Engineering

As a metallurgical engineering student, you will delve into the fascinating world of metal extraction from minerals, recycled materials, and waste products. You will also learn to design metallic materials with exceptional mechanical, physical, and chemical properties, and to produce high-quality components using carefully selected metals and alloys. With hands-on experience and a solid understanding of the principles that underpin metallurgical engineering, you will be well-prepared to tackle the challenges of this dynamic and exciting field.

Degree Information

Our bachelor of science degree in metallurgical engineering consists of 128 credit hours.

Curriculum

The curriculum for the metallurgical engineering program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in the field.

Biomedical Engineering Minor

Consider adding a biomedical engineering minor to your degree program. With a minimum of 15 credit hours, including an introduction to biomedical engineering course and a variety of electives to choose from, you can gain the skills and knowledge to contribute to life-saving advancements in the field.

Grad Track Pathway Program

The Grad Track Pathway offers early provisional admission to the master's degree program to exceptional undergraduate students and is designed for these students to earn coursework credit towards their master's degree while completing their bachelor's degree in the same discipline.

Your Career in Metallurgical Engineering

With a metallurgical engineering degree, you will know about the extraction of metal from minerals, wastes, and recycled materials, the design of metallic materials that possess desired mechanical, physical, and chemical properties, and the production of components from selected metals and alloys. Metallurgical engineers help make products stronger, more durable, lighter weight, and more energy efficient, especially when utilizing recycled materials rather than ores.

Starting Salary

The average salary for students in the last year was $76,250.

Career Fields

• Aerospace
  • Design and development of aircraft and spacecraft
• Automotive
  • Development of vehicle components and systems
• Electronics
  • Design and manufacture of electronic components and devices
• Metal production
  • Extraction, refining, and production of metals
• Government and military research labs
  • Research and development of new materials and technologies

Common Hiring Companies

• Army Research Lab
• Caterpillar
• General Motors
• Gerdau
• Nucor Steel

Materials Science and Engineering

The Materials Science and Engineering department at Missouri University of Science and Technology offers a comprehensive education in metallurgical engineering, with a focus on hands-on experience and real-world applications. The department is committed to providing students with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in this dynamic and exciting field.