Engineering Physics at Colorado School of Mines
Golden, CO · Bachelor's Degree · about 53 graduates a year
Colorado School of Mines graduates in engineering physics earn 9% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 22% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Colorado School of Mines Compares for Engineering Physics
All 10 colleges reporting engineering physics earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Champaign, IL | $102,211 | $100,422 | #1 | $64,304 |
| 2 | Colorado School of Mines Golden, CO | $97,497 | $91,179 | #5 | $72,858 |
| 3 | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach Daytona Beach, FL | $94,084 | $100,140 | #2 | $56,889 |
| 4 | Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus, OH | $90,938 | $97,044 | #4 | — |
| 5 | Fordham University Bronx, NY | $90,465 | $86,104 | #7 | — |
| 6 | Murray State University Murray, KY | $86,713 | $98,185 | #3 | $58,025 |
| 7 | Augustana College Rock Island, IL | $85,993 | $84,488 | #8 | $54,165 |
| 8 | University of Wisconsin-Platteville Platteville, WI | $85,901 | $89,384 | #6 | $68,379 |
| 9 | Stephen F Austin State University Nacogdoches, TX | $80,086 | $81,424 | #9 | $52,715 |
| 10 | Grace College and Theological Seminary Winona Lake, IN | $74,337 | $79,750 | #10 | — |
Other Majors at Colorado School of Mines by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $127,217 | $86,268 | #58 of 349 |
| Petroleum Engineering | $116,691 | $77,400 | #5 of 19 |
| Mining and Mineral Engineering | $109,695 | $83,309 | #2 of 7 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $106,012 | $80,815 | #53 of 258 |
| Applied Mathematics | $98,190 | $50,398 | #19 of 45 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $97,087 | $74,145 | #65 of 318 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | $95,142 | $56,529 | #57 of 118 |
| Metallurgical Engineering | $94,902 | $78,984 | — |
| Chemical Engineering | $94,598 | $68,318 | #96 of 158 |
| Civil Engineering | $94,228 | $70,301 | #24 of 233 |
| Geological/Geophysical Engineering | $88,484 | $68,694 | #2 of 7 |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering | $87,278 | $69,102 | #8 of 46 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Colorado School of Mines engineering physics graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $72,858 one year after graduating and $97,497 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Colorado School of Mines rank for engineering physics?
Among 10 colleges reporting earnings for engineering physics graduates, Colorado School of Mines ranks #2 by median pay four years after graduation, and #5 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is engineering physics at Colorado School of Mines worth it?
Its graduates earn 9% more than the national median for engineering physics ($89,154), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,500.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.