by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Mines. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 17 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Mines highly for computer & information sciences, coming in at #153 out of 1,539 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools | 153 of 1,539 |
| Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Colorado | 2 of 27 |
| Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 4 of 54 |
The following degree levels are granted in computer & information sciences at Mines, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 272 |
| Master’s | 72 |
| Doctoral | 8 |
The computer & information sciences field at Mines covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Science | 352 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Colorado School of Mines awarded 272 bachelor’s degrees in computer & information sciences.
Mines is among the very best schools in the country for computer & information sciences at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 17 schools by College Factual.
Computer & Information Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Mines earn a median of $110,684 a year. This is above $93,891, the median for all majors at Mines.
To complete a bachelor’s at Mines, computer & information sciences students borrow a median amount of $23,000 in student loans. This is lower than $24,481, the typical median for all majors at Mines.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $17,160 | $42,840 |
| Fees | $2,984 | $2,984 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 82% of computer & information sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 18% went to women.
The majority of computer & information sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Mines are White. Roughly 65% of graduates 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 computer & information sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 40 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25 |
| White | 178 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 23 |
Graduate study is also available at Mines. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Computer & Information Sciences | 72 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Computer & Information Sciences | 8 |
