by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Mines ranks among other schools offering degrees in engineering physics.
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Mines was ranked #8 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for engineering physics majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Colorado.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Colorado School of Mines handed out 59 bachelor's degrees in engineering physics. This is an increase of 16% over the previous year when 51 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of engineering physics students who receive their bachelor's degree at Mines is $43,721. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $53,359 for all engineering physics students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Mines, engineering physics students borrow a median amount of $21,500 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all engineering physics bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $24,373.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the engineering physics majors at Colorado School of Mines.
Of the 59 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Engineering Physics from Mines in 2020-2021, 76% were men and 24% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 83% of 2021 graduates were in 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 physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 49 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 361 |
| Chemical Engineering | 154 |
| Civil Engineering | 116 |
| Electrical Engineering | 103 |
| Petroleum Engineering | 86 |
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