by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in physical sciences at Mines. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 3 schools (Doctoral level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Mines as a strong choice for physical sciences, coming in at #171 out of 537 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 171 of 537 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in Colorado | 3 of 8 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 6 of 19 |
Here is each degree level available for physical sciences at Mines, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 9 |
| Master’s | 47 |
| Doctoral | 28 |
| Graduate Certificate | 3 |
This physical sciences field at Mines covers the following majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 47 |
| Chemistry | 23 |
| Physics | 17 |
During the most recent reporting year, Colorado School of Mines handed out 47 master’s degrees in physical sciences.
Mines holds a strong position among schools offering physical sciences at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #3 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
In the most recent graduating class, 55% of physical sciences master’s degrees went to men and 45% went to women.
The largest share of physical sciences master’s degree graduates at Mines are White. Approximately 51% 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 master’s in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 15 |
| Other Races | 4 |
During the most recent reporting year, Colorado School of Mines handed out 28 doctoral degrees in physical sciences.
Mines is among the very best schools in the country for physical sciences at the doctoral level. In particular it placed #1 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
In the most recent graduating class, 68% of physical sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 32% went to women.
The largest share of physical sciences doctoral degree graduates at Mines are White. About 75% 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 doctoral in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 2 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Colorado School of Mines handed out 3 graduate certificate degrees in physical sciences.
Mines is not currently ranked for physical sciences at the graduate certificate level.
Among recent graduates, 33% of physical sciences graduate certificate degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The largest share of physical sciences graduate certificate degree graduates at Mines are White. Approximately 67% 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 graduate certificate in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at Mines. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Physical Sciences | 9 |