--Stephen “Jayson” Ripke, mineral processing student

Will I get a job when I graduate?

In recent years, all of our graduates seeking employment have had a job by the time they graduated. Starting salaries are excellent, and students typically have their pick of job offers.

Employment Opportunities

Companies throughout the US and the world recruit MTU’s students in mineral process engineering. In addition to the traditional area of mineral processing, our graduates build their careers in many fields:

• materials recycling

• environmental clean-up

• electronics

• pulp and paper industries

• ceramics

• automotive industries

“People who get things done get ahead. I’ve worked with Tech grads all over the country, and Tech grads get things done.”

“We’ve been hiring minerals processing graduates from Michigan Tech for more than thirty years for two simple reasons: they are well trained, and they do excellent work.”

 What will Tech do to get me there?

Your Educational Options

As a national leader in the field of mineral processing, MTU’s Department of Chemical Engineering offers many opportunities to explore a wide variety of topics. Depending on your personal and professional goals, you can focus on any of the following areas:

• mineral process engineering
• primary metal production
• instrumentation control
• particulate processing
• environmental remediation
• pollution prevention
• materials recycling and conservation
• advanced materials engineering

Mineral Process Engineering at Michigan Tech: The Advantages

• International reputation--Michigan Tech’s Mining and Materials Processing Engineering program is recognized internationally for providing a top-quality education

• Excellent faculty--Department faculty are well- known for both quality teaching and research.

• Financial aid--Mineral process engineering students receive excellent financial support, including undergraduate fellowships.

• Strong connections with industry--Faculty and students traditionally work closely with industry, assuring that graduates are well-prepared when they enter the job market.

• Small class-size--Students receive one-on-one, personal attention from faculty

• Research opportunities--Students work together with faculty to help solve the problems of industry.

• Setting--Located near the shores of Lake Superior on the beautiful Keweenaw Peninsula, Michigan Tech offers an unbeatable combination of environmental quality and outdoor recreation.

“The basic education I received at Michigan Tech was excellent and very sound scientifically. And the faculty were good to me—very accessible and always willing to listen and give advice. They also provide you with great contacts in industry.”