Chemistry at Colorado School of Mines
If you plan to study Chemistry, 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 is located in Golden, CO.
During the most recent reporting year, 23 chemistry degrees were granted at Colorado School of Mines.
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Studying Online at Colorado School of Mines
Online coursework is an option 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.
Chemistry Rankings at Colorado School of Mines
Rankings can help you compare Colorado School of Mines’s Chemistry program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Colorado | #3 of 7 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #6 of 16 |
| Best Value | Colorado | #7 of 7 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #16 of 16 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #157 of 390 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #340 of 389 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Colorado | #3 of 7 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #6 of 16 |
| Best Value | Colorado | #7 of 7 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #16 of 16 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #157 of 390 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #340 of 389 |
Earnings for Chemistry Graduates from Colorado School of Mines
Those who finish Colorado School of Mines’s Chemistry program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 2 years | $38,289 |
| 3 years | $53,773 |
| 4 years | $56,239 |
| 5 years | $64,667 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Chemistry graduates from Colorado School of Mines report median earnings of $56,239, compared with $93,891 for all Colorado School of Mines graduates — about 40% lower than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Chemistry graduates at Colorado School of Mines, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Chemistry graduates at Colorado School of Mines are 52% women (12) and 48% men (11).
Chemistry Bachelor’s Program at Colorado School of Mines
Of the 9 bachelor’s chemistry graduates at Colorado School of Mines, 56% were women (5) and 44% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Chemistry bachelor’s degree recipients at Colorado School of Mines.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Asian | 1 |
Minority students account for 44% of Chemistry bachelor’s degree recipients at Colorado School of Mines, above the national average of 40%.*
Chemistry Master’s Program at Colorado School of Mines
Among the 4 master’s chemistry degrees awarded at Colorado School of Mines, 25% were women (1) and 75% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Chemistry master’s degree recipients at Colorado School of Mines.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Chemistry Doctoral Program at Colorado School of Mines
Among the 10 doctoral chemistry graduates at Colorado School of Mines, 60% were women (6) and 40% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Chemistry doctoral degree recipients at Colorado School of Mines.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 8 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 20% of Chemistry doctoral degree recipients at Colorado School of Mines, higher than the national average of 19%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Chemistry Concentrations at Colorado School of Mines
This Chemistry program at Colorado School of Mines includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Chemistry | 13 |
| Other Chemistry | 10 |
Best-Paid Careers for Chemistry Graduates
Students who finish Chemistry program at Colorado School of Mines go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Chemistry graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $159,837 |
| Document Management Specialists | $147,490 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Information Security Engineers | $142,543 |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | $140,795 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Information Technology Project Managers | $124,655 |
| Blockchain Engineers | $123,667 |
| Digital Forensics Analysts | $119,226 |
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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