by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Mines ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in civil eng.
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The bachelor's program at Mines was ranked #41 on College Factual's Best Schools for civil eng list. It is also ranked #1 in Colorado.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Colorado School of Mines handed out 81 bachelor's degrees in civil engineering. This is an increase of 11% over the previous year when 73 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 35 students received their master’s degree in civil eng from Mines. This makes it the #37 most popular school for civil eng master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 8 students received their doctoral degrees in civil eng in 2022, making the school the #44 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of civil eng students who receive their bachelor's degree at Mines is $70,301. This is higher than $69,566, which is the national median for all civil eng bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Mines, civil eng students borrow a median amount of $47,510 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $30,083 for all civil eng majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the civil eng program at Mines is $482 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Mines was $1,386 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $613 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $18,390 | $41,580 |
| Fees | $2,796 | $2,796 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,820 | $16,820 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,500 | $2,500 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 65% of civil eng bachelor's degrees went to men and 35% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Colorado School of Mines with a bachelor's in civil eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 54 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Online degrees for the Mines civil eng bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Mines Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's civil eng program at Mines make a median salary of $74,174. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $79,898.
Of the 32 civil eng students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Mines, about 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 66% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Colorado School of Mines with a master's in civil eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the civil eng majors at Colorado School of Mines.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 360 |
| Chemical Engineering | 183 |
| Electrical Engineering | 117 |
| Geoscience Engineering | 112 |
| Petroleum Engineering | 110 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.