Civil Engineering
Master's degree · Colorado School of Mines · Golden, CO
$74,174Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$93,132Median earnings 4 years after
$95,768Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
28Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the master's degree program in Civil Engineering at Colorado School of Mines earn a median of $74,174 one year after completing the program. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $98,323 four years after graduating (middle half: $84,186–$116,108).
Civil Engineering (Master's degree) at other Colorado schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado State University-Fort Collins Fort Collins | $79,034 | — |
| University of Colorado Boulder Boulder | $77,839 | — |
Other programs at Colorado School of Mines
- Computer ScienceMaster's degree
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$89,093 - Computer ScienceBachelor's degree
$86,268 - Engineering-Related FieldsMaster's degree
$85,338 - Mining and Mineral EngineeringBachelor's degree
$83,309 - Geological/Geophysical EngineeringMaster's degree
$81,719 - Electrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringBachelor's degree
$80,815 - Geological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesMaster's degree
$79,523 - Metallurgical EngineeringBachelor's degree
$78,984 - Petroleum EngineeringBachelor's degree
$77,400 - Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's degree
$74,145 - Engineering PhysicsBachelor's degree
$72,858 - Civil EngineeringBachelor's degree
$70,301 - Environmental/Environmental Health EngineeringBachelor's degree
$69,102 - Geological/Geophysical EngineeringBachelor's degree
$68,694 - Chemical EngineeringBachelor's degree
$68,318 - Biomedical/Medical EngineeringBachelor's degree
$56,529 - Applied MathematicsBachelor's degree
$50,398 - MathematicsBachelor's degree
$112,896 - ChemistryBachelor's degree
$53,773
Frequently asked questions
How much do Civil Engineering graduates from Colorado School of Mines make?
The median salary is $74,174 one year after graduation and $95,768 after five years.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.