Career Path Forecast
 According to the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics,
mining and geological engineers, including mining safety engineers
are expected to have 10 percent employment growth between 2006 and 2016.
This is about as fast as the average for all occupations. Following a
lengthy period of decline, strong growth in demand for minerals and
increased use of mining engineers in the oil and gas extraction industry
is expected to create some employment growth over the 2006-16 period.
Moreover, many mining engineers currently employed are approaching
retirement age, a factor that should create additional job openings.
Furthermore, relatively few schools offer mining engineering programs,
resulting in good job opportunities for graduates. The best
opportunities may require frequent travel or even living overseas for
extended periods of time as mining operations around the world recruit
graduates of U.S. mining engineering programs.
Note: Some resources in this section are provided by the US Department
of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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