Computer & Information Sciences at Colorado School of Mines
If you plan to study Computer & Information Sciences, consider the program at Colorado School of Mines. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Colorado School of Mines is in Golden, CO.
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Studying Online at Colorado School of Mines
Online coursework is an option at Colorado School of Mines. Of 8,044 students, 213 (3%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 512 (6%) took at least some classes online.
Computer & Information Sciences Rankings at Colorado School of Mines
These rankings give you a sense of how Colorado School of Mines’s Computer & Information Sciences program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Colorado | #2 of 28 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #3 of 56 |
| Best Value | Colorado | #26 of 28 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #54 of 56 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #143 of 1,619 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1401 of 1,600 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Colorado | #2 of 28 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #3 of 56 |
| Best Value | Colorado | #26 of 28 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #54 of 56 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #143 of 1,619 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1401 of 1,600 |
Earnings for Computer & Information Sciences Graduates from Colorado School of Mines
Graduates of Colorado School of Mines’s Computer & Information Sciences program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $72,458 |
| 2 years | $85,358 |
| 3 years | $97,622 |
| 4 years | $110,684 |
| 5 years | $136,319 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Computer & Information Sciences graduates from Colorado School of Mines report median earnings of $110,684, compared with $93,891 for all Colorado School of Mines graduates — about 18% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Computer & Information Sciences graduates from Colorado School of Mines comes in at $23,000.
Top-Paying Careers for Computer & Information Sciences Graduates
Graduates of the Computer & Information Sciences program at Colorado School of Mines work across a variety of fields. Below are the best-paid careers for Computer & Information Sciences graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $175,079 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $159,837 |
| Health Informatics Specialists | $156,714 |
| Database Architects | $148,480 |
| Document Management Specialists | $147,490 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Information Security Engineers | $142,543 |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | $140,795 |
| Web Developers | $125,527 |
| Information Technology Project Managers | $124,655 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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