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The physical sciences major at Mines is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Physical Sciences. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Colorado School of Mines handed out 11 bachelor's degrees in physical sciences. This is an increase of 38% over the previous year when 8 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 57 students received their master’s degree in physical sciences from Mines. This makes it the #29 most popular school for physical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 16 students received their doctoral degrees in physical sciences in 2022, making the school the #110 most popular school in the United States for this category of 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 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 |
Learn more about Mines tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 11 physical sciences majors earned their bachelor's degree from Mines. Of these graduates, 45% were men and 55% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 73% 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 physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Mines does not offer an online option for its physical sciences 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.
Of the 45 students who earned a master's degree in Physical Sciences from Mines in 2021-2022, 64% were men and 36% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 76% 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 physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical sciences majors at Colorado School of Mines.
Physical Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 53 |
| Chemistry | 24 |
| Physics | 12 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 1,383 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 56 |
| Engineering Technologies | 39 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 7 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.