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. Also, learn how Mines ranks among other schools offering degrees in engineering physics.
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The bachelor's program at Mines was ranked #4 on College Factual's Best Schools for engineering physics list. It is also ranked #1 in Colorado.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Colorado School of Mines handed out 40 bachelor's degrees in engineering physics. This is a decrease of 32% over the previous year when 59 degrees were handed out.
Engineering Physics majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Mines go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $72,858 a year. This is higher than $57,457, which is the national median for all engineering physics bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Mines, engineering physics students borrow a median amount of $58,271 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $45,557 for all engineering physics majors across the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Mines paid an average of $1,386 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $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, 75% of engineering physics bachelor's degrees went to men and 25% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% 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 engineering physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Mines does not offer an online option for its engineering physics 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, 83% of engineering physics master's degrees went to men and 17% 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 master's in engineering physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the engineering physics 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 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.