Computer Science at Colorado School of Mines
If you plan to study Computer Science, take a look at what Colorado School of Mines. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Colorado School of Mines sits in Golden, CO.
During the most recent reporting year, 352 computer science graduations were recorded at Colorado School of Mines.
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Studying Online at Colorado School of Mines
Many students take online classes at Colorado School of Mines. Among 8,044 students, 213 (3%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 512 (6%) took at least some classes online.
Computer Science Rankings at Colorado School of Mines
Rankings can help you compare Colorado School of Mines’s Computer Science program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Colorado | #1 of 8 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #2 of 26 |
| Best Value | Colorado | #7 of 8 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #25 of 26 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #77 of 637 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #535 of 635 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Colorado | #1 of 8 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #2 of 26 |
| Best Value | Colorado | #7 of 8 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #25 of 26 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #77 of 637 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #535 of 635 |
Earnings for Computer Science Graduates from Colorado School of Mines
Graduates of Colorado School of Mines’s Computer Science 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 | $81,644 |
| 3 years | $97,622 |
| 4 years | $110,684 |
| 5 years | $136,319 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Computer Science 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 Science graduates from Colorado School of Mines is $23,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Computer Science graduates at Colorado School of Mines, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Computer Science graduates at Colorado School of Mines are 20% women (69) and 80% men (283).
Computer Science Bachelor’s Program at Colorado School of Mines
Among the 272 bachelor’s computer science graduates at Colorado School of Mines, 18% were women (48) and 82% were men (224).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Colorado School of Mines.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 178 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 25 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Asian | 40 |
| Two or More Races | 20 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
| Unknown | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 32% of Computer Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Colorado School of Mines, below the national average of 47%.*
Computer Science Master’s Program at Colorado School of Mines
Among the 72 master’s computer science graduates at Colorado School of Mines, 24% were women (17) and 76% were men (55).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Science master’s degree recipients at Colorado School of Mines.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 45 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 7 |
| Two or More Races | 4 |
| International (Nonresident) | 5 |
| Unknown | 5 |
Minority students account for 24% of Computer Science master’s degree recipients at Colorado School of Mines, above the national average of 12%.*
Computer Science Doctoral Program at Colorado School of Mines
Among the 8 doctoral computer science degrees awarded at Colorado School of Mines, 50% were women (4) and 50% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Science doctoral degree recipients at Colorado School of Mines.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 6 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 12% of Computer Science doctoral degree recipients at Colorado School of Mines, below the national average of 13%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Computer Science Concentrations at Colorado School of Mines
This Computer Science program at Colorado School of Mines offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Computer Science | 352 |
Top-Paying Careers for Computer Science Graduates
Graduates of the Computer Science program at Colorado School of Mines work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Computer Science majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $175,079 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $159,837 |
| 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 |
| Blockchain Engineers | $123,667 |
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
More about our data sources and methodologies.