by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Mines. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 1 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 petroleum engineering, coming in at #4 out of 17 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Petroleum Engineering Schools | 4 of 17 |
| Best Petroleum Engineering Schools in Colorado | 1 of 1 |
| Best Petroleum Engineering Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 1 of 3 |
The table below lists every degree level available for petroleum engineering at Mines, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 28 |
| Master’s | 4 |
| Doctoral | 3 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Colorado School of Mines awarded 28 bachelor’s degrees in petroleum engineering.
Mines is among the very best schools in the country for petroleum engineering at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
Petroleum Engineering graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Mines earn a median of $101,481 a year. This is higher than $93,891, the median for all majors at Mines.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Mines, petroleum engineering graduates take on a median debt of $27,000 in student loans. This is above $24,481, the typical median for all majors at Mines.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown 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, 71% of petroleum engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 29% went to women.
The majority of petroleum engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at Mines were Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 43% 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 petroleum engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 12 |
| Other Races | 1 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Mines. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Petroleum Engineering | 4 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Petroleum Engineering | 3 |
