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 mining engineering.
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The bachelor's program at Mines was ranked #1 on College Factual's Best Schools for mining engineering list. It is also ranked #1 in Colorado.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Colorado School of Mines handed out 20 bachelor's degrees in mining engineering. This is a decrease of 26% over the previous year when 27 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 8 students received their master’s degree in mining engineering from Mines. This makes it the #4 most popular school for mining engineering master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 6 students received their doctoral degrees in mining engineering in 2022, making the school the #2 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of mining engineering students who receive their bachelor's degree at Mines is $83,309. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $85,897 for all mining engineering students.
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 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 20 mining engineering students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Mines, about 65% were men and 35% 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, 90% 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 mining engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Mines does not offer an online option for its mining 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.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 26 mining engineering majors earned their master's degree from Mines. Of these graduates, 69% were men and 31% were 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 mining engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 13 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the mining 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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