Metallurgical engineers involved in extractive metallurgy work in laboratories, ore treatment plants, refineries, and steel mills. Though steel, iron and precious metals are common; the metallurgical engineers can also attain specializations in aluminum, copper, metal fabrication, exotic alloys and applications.
Metallurgical engineers are considered a type of materials engineer by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, which reports a median annual salary of $98,300 in 2021 for that occupation. The BLS projects that metallurgical engineers with internship experience and computer w88 online casinomodeling skills should see highest demand for their skills in coming years.
A degree in metallurgical engineering can also prepare you for a career as a mining engineer, specializing in the extraction and processing of metals. According to the BLS, mining engineers had a median annual salary of $97,090 in 2021.