Engineering-Related Fields

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

CIP 15.15

$85,338Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$123,855Median earnings 4 years after

—Median earnings 5 years after

$23,150Median federal debt

40Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Engineering-Related Fields at Colorado School of Mines earn a median of $85,338 one year after completing the program. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $125,651 four years after graduating (middle half: $97,217–$158,811). Median debt is $23,150, about 27% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Other programs at Colorado School of Mines

Computer ScienceMaster's degree$102,686
Mechanical EngineeringMaster's degree$89,093
Computer ScienceBachelor's degree$86,268
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
Civil EngineeringMaster's degree$74,174
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 Engineering-Related Fields graduates from Colorado School of Mines make?

The median salary is $85,338 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $23,150.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.