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

Golden, CO. IPEDS 126775, CIP 14.14. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/colorado-school-of-mines/majors/environmental-engineering

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $69,102
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $87,278 (U.S. median for this major: $81,659 across 46 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $23,500 (U.S. median $22,572)
- Rank in CO: 1 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the CO median for this major (3 colleges, $82,020): +$5,258
- Versus the U.S. median: +$5,619

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.19 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $87,278 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 | 1.5 years |
| 30-48k | $18,162 | $76,099 | 1.6 years |
| 48-75k | $22,192 | $92,984 | 2.0 years |
| 75-110k | $28,183 | $118,087 | 2.5 years |
| 110k+ | $35,112 | $147,119 | 3.2 years |

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

## Environmental Engineering at CO colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado School of Mines | $87,278 | $23,500 | $28,690 | 82% |
| University of Colorado Boulder | $82,020 | $20,836 | $25,346 | 74% |
| Colorado State University-Fort Collins | $82,005 | $27,500 | $21,279 | 67% |

## Careers
- 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
- Environmental Engineers (SOC 17-2081): median wage $107,880 Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO, $106,890 CO, $107,110 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6.3% by 2035
- Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors (SOC 17-2111): median wage $118,560 Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO, $120,950 CO, $115,160 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.4% 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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