# Colorado School of Mines: Chemical Engineering (bachelor's)

Golden, CO. IPEDS 126775, CIP 14.07. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/colorado-school-of-mines/majors/chemical-engineering

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $68,318
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $94,598 (U.S. median for this major: $96,804 across 158 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $23,298)
- Rank in CO: 3 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the CO median for this major (3 colleges, $95,780): -$1,182
- Versus the U.S. median: -$2,206

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.19 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $94,598 minus $40,610 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in CO (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $16,849 | $70,597 | 1.3 years |
| 30-48k | $18,162 | $76,099 | 1.4 years |
| 48-75k | $22,192 | $92,984 | 1.7 years |
| 75-110k | $28,183 | $118,087 | 2.2 years |
| 110k+ | $35,112 | $147,119 | 2.7 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Chemical Engineering at CO colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado State University-Fort Collins | $97,271 | $21,240 | $21,279 | 67% |
| University of Colorado Boulder | $95,780 | $24,500 | $25,346 | 74% |
| Colorado School of Mines | $94,598 | $27,000 | $28,690 | 82% |

## Careers
- Chemical engineer (SOC 17-2040): median wage $128,110 Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO, $125,800 CO, $125,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4.7% by 2035
- Architectural and Engineering Managers (SOC 11-9041): median wage $191,440 Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO, $183,810 CO, $171,270 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.5% by 2035
- Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers (SOC 17-2031): median wage $101,060 Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO, $110,650 CO, $109,370 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.6% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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