by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Mines. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #2 out of 6 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Mines as a strong choice for electrical engineering, ranked #45 out of 307 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Electrical Engineering Schools | 45 of 307 |
| Best Electrical Engineering Schools in Colorado | 2 of 6 |
| Best Electrical Engineering Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 2 of 16 |
The following degree levels are available for electrical engineering at Mines, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 87 |
| Master’s | 12 |
| Doctoral | 2 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Colorado School of Mines handed out 87 bachelor’s degrees in electrical engineering.
Mines is among the very best schools in the country for electrical engineering at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
Electrical Engineering students who finish a bachelor’s at Mines report a median salary of $93,671 a year. This is lower than $93,891, the median for all majors at Mines.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Mines, electrical engineering students accumulate a median of $22,000 in student loans. This is lower 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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For the most recent academic year available, 82% of electrical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 18% went to women.
The largest share of electrical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at Mines were White. Approximately 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 electrical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 63 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Mines awarded 87 bachelor’s completions in electrical and electronics engineering recently — 18% to women and 82% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (72%).
Graduate study is also available at Mines. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Electrical Engineering | 12 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Electrical Engineering | 2 |
