Quantum Engineering
Graduate Program at Colorado School of Mines

PROGRAMS OVERVIEW

With seemingly endless applications and opportunities, quantum technology will provide a new wave of solutions to some of the world’s most pressing challenges.

Grounded in fundamental physics and a diverse engineering skillset, Mines’ interdisciplinary Quantum Engineering graduate program sets graduates up for success in areas such as physics, materials science, computer science, electrical engineering, mathematics and more. Students in the program will graduate with the skills and knowledge needed to become leaders in this emerging and stimulating field and approach challenges with new and unique perspectives.

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Open Quantum
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$93,465 average
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11 quantum-related
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Requirements and Costs

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE

A bachelor’s degree in a science or engineering field (including EE and computer science), and a college-level linear algebra class
Statement of purpose letter: present your professional and personal goals
Resume/CV
For international applicants or applicants whose native language is not English, please review the ENGLISH PROFICIENCY requirement tab

MASTER OF SCIENCE Thesis

A bachelor’s degree in a science or engineering field (including EE and computer science), and a college-level linear algebra class
Applicants who are current Mines undergraduates are not required to submit GRE scores. Applicants from outside of Mines or that have already graduated from Mines must submit GRE scores
Mines accepts GRE scores from tests taken within five years of the date of entry
Current Mines students may be able to complete these new degrees concurrently with their BS or as part of a 5 year combined program so need not have received their BS degree to enroll
Statement of purpose letter: present your professional and personal goals
Resume/CV
Current Mines students do not need to submit any letters of recommendation
Applicants that are not current Mines students must submit three letters of recommendation
For students pursuing the hardware track, previous lab coursework (e.g. in analog electronics) is required as well
For students pursuing the software track, a basic knowledge of programming in python or similar is assumed
For international applicants or applicants whose native language is not English, please review the ENGLISH PROFICIENCY requirement tab

MASTER OF SCIENCE Non-Thesis

A bachelor’s degree in a science or engineering field (including EE and computer science), and a college-level linear algebra class
Current Mines students may be able to complete these new degrees concurrently with their BS or as part of a 5 year combined program so need not have received their BS degree to enroll
Statement of purpose letter: present your professional and personal goals
Resume/CV
Current Mines students do not need to submit any letters of recommendation
Applicants that are not current Mines students must submit three letters of recommendation
For students pursuing the hardware track, previous lab coursework (e.g. in analog electronics) is required as well
For students pursuing the software track, a basic knowledge of programming in python or similar is assumed
For international applicants or applicants whose native language is not English, please review the ENGLISH PROFICIENCY requirement tab

MASTER OF SCIENCE (Thesis)

9 credit hours of coursework
12 credit hours of electives
9 thesis credit hours
Present and defend thesis

MASTER OF SCIENCE (Non-Thesis)

9 credit hours of coursework
21 credit hours of electives

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE

9 credit hours of coursework
3 credit hours of electives

	Colorado Resident	Out-of-State Student
Tuition**	$16,650	$37,350
Fees*	$2,412	$2,412
Room & Board	$16,700	$16,700
Books & Supplies	$1,500	$1,500
Misc. Expenses	$1,800	$1,800
Transportation	$1,300	$1,300
Total	$40,362	$61,062
**Cost per credit hour	$925	$2,075

*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.