by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Mines. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #2 out of 3 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Mines among the top schools in the country for chemical engineering, placing at #65 out of 159 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemical Engineering Schools | 65 of 159 |
| Best Chemical Engineering Schools in Colorado | 2 of 3 |
| Best Chemical Engineering Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 3 of 8 |
Here is each degree level available for chemical engineering at Mines, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 112 |
| Master’s | 29 |
| Doctoral | 9 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Colorado School of Mines conferred 112 bachelor’s degrees in chemical engineering.
Mines is among the very best schools in the country for chemical engineering at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
Chemical Engineering majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Mines go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $82,472 a year. This is below $93,891, the median for all majors at Mines.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Mines, chemical engineering graduates take on a median debt of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than $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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For the most recent academic year available, 56% of chemical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 44% went to women.
The majority of chemical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at Mines were White. Approximately 71% 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 chemical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 79 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 11 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Mines. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Chemical Engineering | 29 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Chemical Engineering | 9 |
