Engineering at Colorado School of Mines
If you plan to study Engineering, take a look at what Colorado School of Mines. Get started with the following essential facts.
Colorado School of Mines is in Golden, CO.
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Online Class Availability 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.
Engineering Rankings at Colorado School of Mines
Use these rankings to compare Colorado School of Mines’s Engineering program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Colorado | #3 of 12 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #5 of 32 |
| Best Value | Colorado | #11 of 12 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #31 of 32 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #137 of 681 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #592 of 679 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Colorado | #3 of 12 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #5 of 32 |
| Best Value | Colorado | #11 of 12 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #31 of 32 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #137 of 681 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #592 of 679 |
Earnings for Engineering Graduates from Colorado School of Mines
Those who finish Colorado School of Mines’s Engineering program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $70,483 |
| 2 years | $67,046 |
| 3 years | $78,575 |
| 4 years | $89,462 |
| 5 years | $98,322 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Engineering graduates from Colorado School of Mines take home a median $89,462, compared with $93,891 for all Colorado School of Mines graduates — about 5% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Engineering graduates from Colorado School of Mines comes in at $24,927.
Top-Paying Careers for Engineering Graduates
Those who complete Engineering program at Colorado School of Mines work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-paying careers for Engineering majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Database Architects | $148,480 |
| Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers | $138,303 |
| Petroleum Engineers | $137,336 |
| Engineers, All Other | $136,628 |
| Chemical Engineers | $130,903 |
| Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists | $128,495 |
| Electrical Engineers | $127,814 |
| Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers | $122,967 |
| Industrial Engineers | $120,863 |
| Transportation Engineers | $120,210 |
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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