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Pennsylvania State University ( State College , Pennsylvania )
MINING COLLEGES AND SCHOOLS IN THE UNITED STATES

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Pennsylvania State University ( State College , Pennsylvania )

What began as a school offering instruction in mining engineering , geology and metallurgy evolved into a diverse college with five departments . From mineral recovery to its use , Penn State ’ s College of Earth and Mineral Sciences offers a wide range of degree programs that address the effective production , conversion , use and management of energy and mineral resources . The college ’ s engineering programs , all accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology ( ABET ), include Energy Engineering ; Environmental Systems Engineering ; Mining Engineering ; Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering ; and Materials Science and Engineering .
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