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 7 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Mines as a strong choice for computer science, ranked #93 out of 639 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Computer Science Schools | 93 of 639 |
| Best Computer Science Schools in Colorado | 1 of 8 |
| Best Computer Science Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 2 of 25 |
The table below lists every degree level available for computer science at Mines, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 272 |
| Master’s | 72 |
| Doctoral | 8 |
During the most recent reporting year, Colorado School of Mines handed out 272 bachelor’s degrees in computer science.
Mines is among the very best schools in the country for computer science at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
Computer Science graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Mines report a median salary of $110,684 a year. This is higher than $93,891, the median for all majors at Mines.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Mines, computer science students borrow a median amount of $23,000 in student loans. This is below $24,481, the typical median for all majors at Mines.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown 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 science bachelor’s degrees went to men and 18% went to women.
The largest share of computer science bachelor’s degree graduates at Mines were 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 science.
| 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 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Mines. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Computer Science | 72 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Computer Science | 8 |
