Career Outcomes
Colorado School of Mines
We are Focused on your Future
We like to pursue new ideas without limits—it’s what makes Mines graduates exceptional. You can find this limitless style in our unique programs, world-class teaching staff and state-of-the art facilities that prepare students for a successful career in a variety of fields.
But it’s the opportunities outside the classroom that take it to the next level. You will have opportunities to learn and train with industry experts through our vast network of partnership with private and government STEM agencies. You will be sought out by leading companies that are looking for new employees with the skills necessary to take the world into the future. And with one of the top ROIs for any public university in the country, you can be sure you’ll get the most out of this important investment in yourself.
In other words, your career—and future—will be limitless.
Career Center – Annual Report 2023-24
Learn helpful details and data about the numerous positive impacts Mines can have on your professional future
Undergraduate Experiential Learning
882 students graduate with documented, relevant technical work or research experience
73% BS students graduate with technical work experience
585 organizations partner with Mines for internships and technical experience opportunities
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Emphasizing Career Preparation
Positive Outcomes for 2023 – 2024 Mines Grads
92%
Bachelor’s Grads
92%
Master’s Grads
97%
Doctorate Grads
Industry Partnerships
1,600
1,600 employers actively recruited at Mines
767
767 employers posted 3,282 jobs and internships
5,570
5,570 students used Career Services
#1 Best Public University in Colorado
Niche, 2025
#1 Best College in Colorado
Wall Street Journal, 2024
#1 Mineral and Mining University
QS World University Rankings, 2025
Mines Value
At Mines, we know that each day counts. That’s why we design our curriculum and degree programs around value to ensure you get the most out of your investment. With a top-ranked ROI and a stellar student experience, we’ll work together so that you can take that next step with confidence in your career.
Top ranked best return on investment
Payscale, 2024
Top 30 Best Colleges in America for Engineering
Niche, 2025
Top 40 Public Universities
U.S. News & World Report and Niche, 2025
During my internship at Lockheed Martin, I had endless opportunities to grow and develop new ideas beyond the realm of what I thought was possible. Mines helped lay the foundation of skills allowing me to perform well in this demanding position.
Chase Clayton
Mechanical Engineering, ’19
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Mines was my top choice for graduate school. The main factor that swayed my decision was the partnerships the school has and the wonderful opportunities that provides.
Guess Oka
MS, Mineral and Energy Economics, ’18
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The career fair is always a great way to see how many people love Mines, whether they’re alumni or companies who love Mines students for our work ethic and it always motivates me to work harder to get cool internship experiences.
Katie Varnadoe
Student, Civil Engineering
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