by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Mines. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #2 out of 10 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Mines highly for engineering, ranked #80 out of 678 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Engineering Schools | 80 of 678 |
| Best Engineering Schools in Colorado | 2 of 12 |
| Best Engineering Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 3 of 32 |
The table below lists every degree level available for engineering at Mines, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 873 |
| Master’s | 335 |
| Doctoral | 80 |
| Graduate Certificate | 63 |
This engineering field at Mines breaks down into these majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
In the most recent year for which we have data, Colorado School of Mines conferred 873 bachelor’s degrees in engineering.
Mines is among the very best schools in the country for engineering at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 10 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Colorado | 2 |
| Best Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 3 |
| Best Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 79 |
Engineering students who finish a bachelor’s at Mines report a median salary of $89,462 a year. This is below $93,891, the median for all majors at Mines.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Mines, engineering graduates take on a median debt of $24,927 in student loans. This is higher than $24,481, the typical median for all majors at Mines.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $17,160 | $42,840 |
| Fees | $2,984 | $2,984 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 67% of engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The largest share of engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at Mines are White. Roughly 72% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Colorado School of Mines with a bachelor’s in engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 33 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 88 |
| White | 627 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 29 |
| Other Races | 87 |
Graduate study is also available at Mines. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Engineering | 335 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Engineering | 80 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Engineering | 63 |
