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 me.
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Mines is in the top 10% of the country for me. More specifically it was ranked #29 out of 321 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Colorado.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Colorado School of Mines handed out 304 bachelor's degrees in mechanical engineering. This is an increase of 2% over the previous year when 299 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 57 students received their master’s degree in me from Mines. This makes it the #42 most popular school for me master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in me in 2022, making the school the #92 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
ME majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Mines go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $74,145 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $70,726 for all me bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Mines, me students borrow a median amount of $69,267 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $30,590 for all me majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the me program at Mines is $742 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 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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Of the 304 me students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Mines, about 82% were men and 18% 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, 73% 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 me.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 36 |
| White | 221 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 32 |
Mines does not offer an online option for its me 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.
ME majors graduating with a master's degree from Mines make a median salary of $89,093 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $92,526.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 47 students graduated with a master's degree in me from Mines. About 77% were men and 23% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 62% 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 me.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the me majors at Colorado School of Mines.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemical Engineering | 183 |
| Civil Engineering | 120 |
| Electrical Engineering | 117 |
| Geoscience Engineering | 112 |
| Petroleum Engineering | 110 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.