All Colorado School of Mines majors by area
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petroleum Engineering | $77,400 | $116,691 | $27,000 |
| Mining and Mineral Engineering | $83,309 | $109,695 | $25,000 |
| Electrical Engineering | $80,815 | $106,012 | $22,000 |
| Engineering Physics | $72,858 | $97,497 | $21,500 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $74,145 | $97,087 | $25,000 |
| Biomedical Engineering | $56,529 | $95,142 | $25,000 |
| Metallurgical Engineering | $78,984 | $94,902 | $26,269 |
| Chemical Engineering | $68,318 | $94,598 | $27,000 |
| Civil Engineering | $70,301 | $94,228 | $25,000 |
| Geological / Geophysical Engineering | $68,694 | $88,484 | $27,000 |
| Environmental Engineering | $69,102 | $87,278 | $23,500 |
| Biological / Biosystems Engineering | — | — | — |
| Engineering | — | — | — |
| Engineering, Other | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied Mathematics | $50,398 | $98,190 | $21,500 |
| Biochemistry | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $86,268 | $127,217 | $23,000 |
College Scorecard field of study, latest release: median earnings of graduates who received federal aid, 1 and 4 years after graduating; median federal loan debt. — means too few graduates to report.
From major to career
Mechanical Engineering → Mechanical engineer
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 11.2% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Computer Science → Software developer
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 10.2% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former Colorado School of Mines students earn a median $97,335 ten years after starting college, more than 100% of Colorado colleges we cover. 82% graduate within six years.
Colorado School of Mines majors questions
How many majors does Colorado School of Mines offer?
Colorado School of Mines offers 20 bachelor's majors across 4 areas; the most majors are in Engineering and Science & Math.
What is the highest-paying major at Colorado School of Mines?
Computer Science graduates from Colorado School of Mines earn a median $127,217 four years after graduating, the highest of the 13 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $23,000.
Which Colorado School of Mines majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Environmental Engineering graduates earn the least: a median $87,278 four years after graduating.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections). Back to Colorado School of Mines overview