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Geological & Earth Sciences at Colorado School of Mines

50 Master's Degrees
7 Doctor's Degrees
Geological & Earth Sciences is one of the majors in the physical sciences program at Colorado School of Mines.

We'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, and more. We've also included details on how Mines ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in geology.

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Geological & Earth Sciences Degrees Available at Mines

Mines Geology Rankings

The geology major at Mines is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Geological & Earth 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.

Popularity of Geology at Mines

In 2022, 50 students received their master’s degree in geology from Mines. This makes it the #3 most popular school for geology master’s degree candidates in the country.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Geology from Mines Cost?

$21,186 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)

Mines Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

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 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

Learn more about Mines tuition and fees.

Does Mines Offer an Online BS in Geology?

Online degrees for the Mines geology bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Mines Online Learning page.

Salary of Geology Graduates with a Master's Degree

Graduates of the master's geology program at Mines make a median salary of $79,523. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all geology graduates with a master's is $69,249.

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Mines Geological & Earth Sciences Master’s Program Diversity

During the 2021-2022 academic year, 36 students graduated with a master's degree in geology from Mines. About 67% were men and 33% were women.

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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, 75% 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 geology.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 1
Hispanic or Latino 2
White 27
Non-Resident Aliens 5
Other Races 1

Geology Student Diversity at Mines

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geology majors at Colorado School of Mines.

Majors Similar to Geology

Related Major Annual Graduates
Chemistry 24
Physics 12

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