Environmental Engineering

Graduate Program at Colorado School of Mines

Mines students are known for being stewards of Earth and the environment. They seek innovative solutions to challenges related to water and air pollution, recycling, waste disposal and public health. And the Mines Environmental Engineering Science graduate program provides the opportunity to take that knowledge further and make a difference in communities around the world.

With a flexible curriculum and interdisciplinary approach, this graduate program allows students to tailor their Mines experience to best fit their personal and professional goals and build a successful career.

research

8 research centers
affiliated with Mines’
CEE programs

money

#4 Best Value College in the U.S. (#1 in Colorado), Payscale.com, 2021

water faucet

1st National Science Foundation Engineering Research Center for water

Requirements and Costs

Master’s Non-Thesis

Bachelor’s degree: Required
GRE: Not Required
Letters of Recommendation: Required – two letters. Letters of recommendation are not required for current Mines students.
Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV): Required
Statement of Purpose: Required
Transcript(s): Required. Must be submitted for all schools attended (unofficial transcripts accepted for admissions review and must show successful completion of any required prerequisite course(s).
For international applicants or applicants whose native language is not English, please review the ENGLISH PROFICIENCY requirement.

Master’s Thesis

Bachelor’s degree: Required
GRE: Not Required
Letters of Recommendation: Required – three letters
Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV): Required
Statement of Purpose: Required
Transcript(s): Required. Must be submitted for all schools attended (unofficial transcripts accepted for admissions review and must show successful completion of any required prerequisite course(s).
For international applicants or applicants whose native language is not English, please review the ENGLISH PROFICIENCY requirement.

Doctorate

Bachelor’s degree: Required
GRE: Not Required
Letters of Recommendation: Required – three letters
Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV): Required
Statement of Purpose: Required
Transcript(s): Required. Must be submitted for all schools attended (unofficial transcripts accepted for admissions review and must show successful completion of any required prerequisite course(s).
For international applicants or applicants whose native language is not English, please review the ENGLISH PROFICIENCY requirement.

For additional information about these admissions requirements, please refer to the Admissions Requirements page

View the Mines Academic Catalog for more program-specific information

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*Allowance for fees based on mandatory fees charged to all students. Does not include fees for orientation, library, yearbook, refrigerator rental, voice messaging, etc.

At less than 4.5 credit hours, you may be ineligible for financial aid.