Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences at Colorado School of Mines
Golden, CO · Master's Degree · about 35 graduates a year
Colorado School of Mines graduates in geological and earth sciences/geosciences earn 38% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Colorado School of Mines Compares for Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences
All 14 colleges reporting geological and earth sciences/geosciences 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 Oklahoma-Norman Campus Norman, OK | $164,523 | $184,720 | #1 | $86,497 |
| 2 | University of Houston Houston, TX | $110,277 | $112,119 | #3 | $89,896 |
| 3 | Colorado School of Mines Golden, CO | $109,407 | $102,317 | #5 | $79,523 |
| 4 | University of Louisiana at Lafayette Lafayette, LA | $106,248 | $122,990 | #2 | $67,959 |
| 5 | The University of Texas at El Paso El Paso, TX | $99,705 | $101,371 | #6 | — |
| 6 | California State University-Fresno Fresno, CA | $97,545 | $88,760 | #10 | $83,116 |
| 7 | Texas A & M University-College Station College Station, TX | $96,433 | $98,044 | #8 | $70,539 |
| 8 | Montana Technological University Butte, MT | $91,662 | $100,126 | #7 | — |
| 9 | Mississippi State University Mississippi State, MS | $86,410 | $104,842 | #4 | $63,904 |
| 10 | University of North Carolina Wilmington Wilmington, NC | $84,961 | $91,175 | #9 | — |
Other Majors at Colorado School of Mines by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $147,702 | $102,686 | #28 of 48 |
| Engineering-Related Fields | $123,855 | $85,338 | #23 of 40 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $115,085 | $89,093 | #43 of 83 |
| Geological/Geophysical Engineering | $102,007 | $81,719 | — |
| Civil Engineering | $93,132 | $74,174 | #52 of 81 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Colorado School of Mines geological and earth sciences/geosciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $79,523 one year after graduating and $109,407 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Colorado School of Mines rank for geological and earth sciences/geosciences?
Among 14 colleges reporting earnings for geological and earth sciences/geosciences graduates, Colorado School of Mines ranks #3 by median pay four years after graduation, and #5 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is geological and earth sciences/geosciences at Colorado School of Mines worth it?
Its graduates earn 38% more than the national median for geological and earth sciences/geosciences ($79,463).
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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.