by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Find out how Mines ranks among other schools offering degrees in general engineering.
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Mines is in the top 15% of the country for general engineering. In particular, it placed #17 out of 285 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Colorado.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Colorado | 1 |
| Best General Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 1 |
| Best General Engineering Schools in Colorado | 1 |
| Best General Engineering Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 1 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 1 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 1 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 1 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 1 |
| Best Value General Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Colorado | 8 |
| Best Value General Engineering Schools in Colorado | 8 |
| College Major Best Value | 8 |
| College Major Best Value | 8 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Colorado School of Mines awarded 8 bachelor’s degrees in general engineering.
General Engineering majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Mines earn a median of $81,462 a year. This is below $93,891, the 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 |
Read more about Mines tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 75% of general engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 25% went to women.
The majority of general engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at Mines were White. Approximately 75% 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 general engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Among recent graduates, 25% of general engineering master’s degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The largest share of general engineering master’s degree graduates at Mines were White. Roughly 62% 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 master’s in general engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the general engineering majors at Colorado School of Mines.
The general engineering program at Mines breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering, General | 31 |
Mines granted 31 degrees in engineering, general recently — 29% to women and 71% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (74%).