by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Mines. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 1 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 mining engineering, ranked #2 out of 10 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Mining Engineering Schools | 2 of 10 |
| Best Mining Engineering Schools in Colorado | 1 of 1 |
| Best Mining Engineering Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 1 of 3 |
Here is each degree level available for mining engineering at Mines, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 23 |
| Master’s | 20 |
| Doctoral | 10 |
| Graduate Certificate | 7 |
During the most recent reporting year, Colorado School of Mines handed out 23 bachelor’s degrees in mining engineering.
Mines is among the very best schools in the country for mining engineering at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
Mining Engineering graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Mines go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $104,994 a year. This is above $93,891, the median for all majors at Mines.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Mines, mining engineering students borrow a median amount of $25,000 in student loans. This is higher than $24,481, the typical median for all majors at Mines.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown 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, 91% of mining engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 9% went to women.
The largest share of mining engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at Mines are White. About 83% 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 mining engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Mines awarded 23 bachelor’s completions in mining and mineral engineering in the most recent reporting year — 9% to women and 91% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (83%).
Graduate study is also available at Mines. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Mining Engineering | 20 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Mining Engineering | 10 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Mining Engineering | 7 |
