Mining Engineering at Colorado School of Mines
If you plan to study Mining Engineering, take a look at what Colorado School of Mines. Get started with the following essential facts.
Colorado School of Mines is located in Golden, CO.
During the most recent reporting year, 60 mining engineering graduations were recorded at Colorado School of Mines.
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Online Class Availability at Colorado School of Mines
Many students take online classes at Colorado School of Mines. Among 8,044 students, 213 (3%) studied exclusively online and 512 (6%) took at least some classes online.
Mining Engineering Rankings at Colorado School of Mines
Use these rankings to compare Colorado School of Mines’s Mining Engineering program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Colorado | #1 of 1 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #1 of 3 |
| Best Value | Colorado | #1 of 1 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #2 of 10 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #3 of 3 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #10 of 10 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Colorado | #1 of 1 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #1 of 3 |
| Best Value | Colorado | #1 of 1 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #2 of 10 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #3 of 3 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #10 of 10 |
Earnings for Mining Engineering Graduates from Colorado School of Mines
Students who complete Colorado School of Mines’s Mining Engineering program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $71,308 |
| 2 years | $77,131 |
| 3 years | $91,467 |
| 4 years | $104,994 |
| 5 years | $121,247 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Mining Engineering graduates from Colorado School of Mines report median earnings of $104,994, compared with $93,891 for all Colorado School of Mines graduates — about 12% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Mining Engineering graduates from Colorado School of Mines comes in at $25,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Mining Engineering graduates at Colorado School of Mines, by degree type.
Program-wide, Mining Engineering graduates at Colorado School of Mines are 22% women (13) and 78% men (47).
Mining Engineering Bachelor’s Program at Colorado School of Mines
Of the 23 bachelor’s mining engineering degrees awarded at Colorado School of Mines, 9% were women (2) and 91% were men (21).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Mining Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Colorado School of Mines.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 19 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
Minority students account for 9% of Mining Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Colorado School of Mines, lower than the national average of 20%.*
Mining Engineering Master’s Program at Colorado School of Mines
Of the 20 master’s mining engineering degrees awarded at Colorado School of Mines, 25% were women (5) and 75% were men (15).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Mining Engineering master’s degree recipients at Colorado School of Mines.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 14 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 5% of Mining Engineering master’s degree recipients at Colorado School of Mines, below the national average of 9%.*
Mining Engineering Doctoral Program at Colorado School of Mines
Among the 10 doctoral mining engineering degrees awarded at Colorado School of Mines, 40% were women (4) and 60% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Mining Engineering doctoral degree recipients at Colorado School of Mines.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| International (Nonresident) | 6 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Mining Engineering Concentrations at Colorado School of Mines
This Mining Engineering program at Colorado School of Mines offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mining & Mineral Engineering | 60 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Mining Engineering Graduates
Graduates of the Mining Engineering program at Colorado School of Mines go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Mining Engineering graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers | $138,303 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $101,277 |
| Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers | $89,263 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $79,889 |
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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