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. Also, learn how Mines ranks among other schools offering degrees in geoscience engineering.
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The bachelor's program at Mines was ranked #1 on College Factual's Best Schools for geoscience engineering list. It is also ranked #1 in Colorado.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Colorado School of Mines handed out 72 bachelor's degrees in geoscience engineering. This is an increase of 125% over the previous year when 32 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 22 students received their master’s degree in geoscience engineering from Mines. This makes it the #2 most popular school for geoscience engineering master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in geoscience engineering in 2022, making the school the #1 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of geoscience engineering students who receive their bachelor's degree at Mines is $68,694. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $64,081 for all geoscience engineering bachelor's degree recipients.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the geoscience engineering program at Mines is $894 per month.
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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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 72 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in geoscience engineering from Mines. About 51% were men and 49% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Mines are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 71% of students fell into 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 geoscience engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 51 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Mines does not offer an online option for its geoscience 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.
Graduates of the master's geoscience engineering program at Mines make a median salary of $81,719. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $82,678.
Of the 29 geoscience engineering students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Mines, about 72% were men and 28% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Mines are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 79% of students fell into 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 geoscience engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geoscience engineering majors at Colorado School of Mines.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 360 |
| Chemical Engineering | 183 |
| Civil Engineering | 120 |
| Electrical Engineering | 117 |
| Petroleum Engineering | 110 |
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