Economics

Master's degree · Colorado School of Mines · Golden, CO

CIP 45.06

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
—Median earnings 3 years after
$128,586Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
30Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Economics at Colorado School of Mines earn a median of $128,586. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $100,743 four years after graduating (middle half: $74,382–$133,995).

Economics (Master's degree) at other Colorado schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Denver
Denver
$60,796$56,942

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Economics graduates from Colorado School of Mines make?

The median salary is $128,586 and $128,586 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.