Colorado School of Mines: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Colorado School of Mines at a glance

• 6,155

  students enrolled

• 1,979

  degrees and certificates a year

• 82%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $28,690

  average net price a year

  Tuition $18,390 in state, $41,580 out of state

• $82,950

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $97,335

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  94% working

What students study

AI and data programs

Degrees and certificates awarded in 2024, by program area and level, from IPEDS completions.

The job market around Colorado School of Mines

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Jefferson County, where the college is.

• 469

  open professional jobs

• 34

  entry level

  3 say no experience is needed

• 7%

  ask for AI skills

  34 jobs

• 4.1%

  unemployment in Jefferson County

  2026-09 · up 0.5 points from a year earlier

• $107,800

  median household income

  Jefferson County

• 53%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.9% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in engineering, computer & information sciences, physical sciences, which lead to engineering (202 open), operations (42 open), data & analytics (20 open), security (4 open), product (5 open), research (5 open).

Hiring most: CesiumAstro (105), BAE Systems (52), Loft Orbital (23), Loenbro (10), Crusoe (9), Advanced Space (8), Honeywell (8), Tri-State Generation and Transmission (8).

What they hire for: Engineering (202), Operations (42), Finance (35), Sales (27), Data & Analytics (20), Human Resources (19). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Workforce Colorado Board Jefferson, Clear Creek, Gilpin.

• Workforce Colorado, Serving Jefferson, Clear Creek, and Gilpin CountiesGolden · Monday through Thursday 8:00am-4:00pm, Virtual only on Friday

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Colorado School of Mines?

Colorado School of Mines enrolls about 6,155 students and is a public 4-year institution in Golden, Colorado. It awards about 1,979 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Colorado School of Mines?

82% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Colorado School of Mines graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $82,950 six years after entry and $97,335 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Colorado School of Mines offer AI or data science degrees?

Yes. Colorado School of Mines awarded degrees or certificates in data science, robotics, mechatronics and automation (certificate, master, doctorate) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.

Are there jobs near Colorado School of Mines?

469 open professional jobs are listed in Jefferson County, 34 of them entry level and 3 saying no experience is needed. CesiumAstro has the most openings.