PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Our top-rated, internationally recognized Mining Engineering program is the premier center for education and applied research in the diverse fields of mining and underground construction and tunneling. By combining classroom, research and project-based learning, graduates will be prepared to achieve their highest goals in a number of mining-related fields. Additionally, through our job fairs and other campus events, students come face-to-face with top industry recruiters eager to hire from the exceptional pool of Mines grads.
The Career Center is also available to support students and grads with a number of helpful services from resume creation and interview preparation to job searches and career path development.
#1 mining school
in the world
5 research centers
covering a variety
of technologies
Edgar Mine provides
experiential educational
opportunities
Request for additional information
Fill out this form to receive more information about this exciting program.
Requirements and Costs
Master’s Thesis
- Bachelor’s degree in some discipline of engineering from an ABET-accredited institution
- Updated CV or resume
- Statement of purpose letter: present your professional and personal goals
- Three letters of recommendation
- Applicants who have graduated from Mines within the past six months are not required to submit GRE scores. Applicants from outside of Mines or that graduated from Mines more than six months ago must submit GRE scores
- Mines accepts GRE scores from tests taken within five years of the date of entry
- For international applicants or applicants whose native language is not English, please review the ENGLISH PROFICIENCY requirement.
Master’s Non-Thesis
- Bachelor’s degree in some discipline of engineering from an ABET-accredited institution
- Updated CV or resume
- Statement of purpose letter: present your professional and personal goals
- Three letters of recommendation
- For international applicants or applicants whose native language is not English, please review the ENGLISH PROFICIENCY requirement.
Doctorate
- Bachelor’s degree in some discipline of engineering from an ABET-accredited institution
- Updated CV or resume
- Statement of purpose letter: present your professional and personal goals
- Three letters of recommendation
- Applicants who have graduated from Mines within the past six months are not required to submit GRE scores. Applicants from outside of Mines or that graduated from Mines more than six months ago must submit GRE scores
- Mines accepts GRE scores from tests taken within five years of the date of entry
- For international applicants or applicants whose native language is not English, please review the ENGLISH PROFICIENCY requirement.
Master of Science (Thesis and Non-Thesis)
- Thesis: requires a minimum of 24 semester credit hours of course work and 6 semester credits of research, approved by student’s graduate committee, plus a master’s thesis
- Non-Thesis: must complete a minimum of 24-30 credit hours of course work of which 0-6 credit hours may be applied towards the analytical report writing, if required
Doctor of Philosophy (Mining and Earth Systems Engineering)
- Requires a total of 72 credit hours, beyond the bachelor’s degree. A maximum of 48 credit hours of course work and a minimum of 24 hours of research credit is required
- Those with an MS in an appropriate field may transfer a maximum of 30 credit hours of course work towards the 48-credit hour requirement upon the approval of the advisor and thesis committee
- The thesis must be successfully defended before a doctoral committee
VIEW CATALOG
| Colorado Resident | Out-of-State Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition** | $17,154 | $38,466 |
| Fees* | $2,378 | $2,378 |
| Room & Board | $16,700 | $16,700 |
| Books & Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| Misc. Expenses | $1,800 | $1,800 |
| Transportation | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| Total | $41,013 | $62,325 |
| **Cost per credit hour | $1,087 | $2,269 |
At less than 4.5 credit hours, you may be ineligible for financial aid.
“The mining engineering faculty is incredible. I’ve gotten a lot of great hands-on experience with unique excavation equipment and it’s helping me learn how to think on my feet. Also, being at Mines is opening me up to job opportunities I would not have if I were at other programs.”
Josef Bourgeois
PhD Candidate, Mining Engineering
- Mineral engineer
- Mining safety engineer
- Seismic engineer
- Geological engineer
- Mining engineer
- Environmental consultant
- Antero Resources
- Kiewit
- Maptek
- Newmont Mining Corp
- North American Coal Corporation
Resources
Our Home is Golden
See what it’s like to live in one of the country’s best small towns, with easy access to the great outdoors and the thriving hub that is Denver.
Quick Tour
From high above and on the ground, see what makes Colorado School of Mines, its campus and its people special.
Connecting to your Future
Mines students are top of the list for industry recruiters—find out what makes our grads special and how we help you on your journey.
Degree Options
PhD
- Mining Engineering
- Earth Resource Development Engineering
Master’s
- Mining Engineering (Thesis or Non-Thesis)
- Earth Resource Development Engineering (Thesis or Non-Thesis)