by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Mines ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in environmental engineering.
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Mines was ranked #12 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for environmental engineering majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Colorado.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Colorado School of Mines handed out 31 bachelor's degrees in environmental engineering. This is a decrease of 6% over the previous year when 33 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in environmental engineering from Mines. This makes it the #33 most popular school for environmental engineering master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in environmental engineering in 2022, making the school the #34 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Environmental Engineering majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Mines go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $69,102 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $64,608 for all environmental engineering bachelor's degree recipients.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Mines paid an average of $1,386 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $613 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| 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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Of the 31 environmental engineering students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Mines, about 32% were men and 68% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 77% 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 environmental engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Mines does not offer an online option for its environmental engineering bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Mines Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 50% of environmental engineering master's degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Colorado School of Mines with a master's in environmental engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the environmental engineering majors at Colorado School of Mines.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 360 |
| Chemical Engineering | 183 |
| Civil Engineering | 120 |
| Electrical Engineering | 117 |
| Geoscience Engineering | 112 |
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