Metallurgical and Materials Engineering

How Steel is Made: Webcast

Mission Statement

As one of the oldest programs at Montana Tech of The University of Montana, the Metallurgical and Materials Engineering Program continues to serve the historical mission of The School of Mines and therefore the needs and interests of mineral-and metal-related industries by providing students a broad and quality education with an appropriate blend of theory and practice so that they can successfully enter into a career and become productive members of society.

Placement and Salary:

Graduates have opportunities to work in many different careers in Metallurgical Engineering. Placement has been 100% and starting salaries ranged from $40,000 to $65,000 with an average annual salary of $50,500. Recent graduates were hired by AK Steel, ASARCO, Barrick Resources, BHP, GST Steel, Hazen Research, Kennecott, Lockheed-Martin, Newmont, Phelps-Dodge, Placer Dome, Stillwater Mining Co. Summit Valley Engineering, and Westinghouse.

Financial Support:

Scholarships and work-study positions are available from the department and campus. Awards last year to 35 MetE students totaled $47,570. This excludes $12,000 won in national and international competitions. Summer employment and research/consulting projects throughout the year offer both financial support and invaluable work experience as part of the educational package.

Questions or Comments:
Courtney Young, Department Head
406-496-4158