Below are the key facts about this program at Mines. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
Here is each degree level available for physical sciences at Mines, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 9 |
| Master’s | 47 |
| Doctoral | 28 |
| Graduate Certificate | 3 |
This physical sciences field at Mines covers the following majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 47 |
| Chemistry | 23 |
| Physics | 17 |
During the most recent reporting year, Colorado School of Mines conferred 9 bachelor’s degrees in physical sciences.
Mines is not currently ranked for physical sciences at the bachelor’s level.
Physical Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Mines go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $76,011 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 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 44% of physical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 56% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Mines are White. Roughly 56% 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 physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
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 Physical Sciences | 47 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Physical Sciences | 28 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Physical Sciences | 3 |