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 2024-25
Learn helpful details and data about the numerous positive impacts Mines can have on your professional future
Undergraduate Experiential Learning
75% BS students graduate with technical work experience
651 organizations partner with Mines for internships and technical experience opportunities
See where a Mines degree can take you
Explore career outcomes for Colorado School of Mines undergraduate and graduate students, including starting salaries, top employers and the industries driving today’s workforce.
Positive Outcomes for 2024 – 2025 Mines Grads
87%
Bachelor’s Grads
88%
Master’s Grads
88%
Doctorate Grads
95%
Average Response Rate
Industry Partnerships
1,290
1,290 employers actively recruited at Mines
1,552
Employers posted 1,552 jobs
6,111
6,000+ students used Career Services
#1 Best Public University in Colorado
Niche, 2026
#1 Best College in Colorado
Wall Street Journal, 2026
#1 Mineral and Mining University
QS World University Rankings, 2026
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.
Best Colleges for Engineering
Niche, 2026
Top 50 Best Colleges in America for Engineering
Niche, 2026
Top 40 Public Universities
U.S. News & World Report and Niche, 2026
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
More about Chase on Humans of Mines
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
More about Guess on Humans of Mines
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
More about Katie on Humans of Mines