Mining Engineering
Colorado School of Mines
Ranked as the #1 mining school in the world since 2016 by the QS World University Rankings, the Mining Engineering Department at Colorado School of Mines has distinguished itself by developing curriculum and research programs geared toward responsible stewardship of the earth and its resources.
Welcome
Mining Engineering is an exciting field for the sheer number of possibilities it presents. It ranges on a broad spectrum of engineering skills including mechanical, electrical, geophysical, computer science, and others. Starting out with high average salaries of $83,115 per year and average internship salaries of $25 per hour, the Mining Engineer can undertake countless job opportunities including manufacturing, planning, design, management, operations, marketing, and many more.
Put simply, our vision for the Mining Engineering Department is to be internationally recognized as the world’s premier center for education and applied research in the diverse fields of mining and underground construction and tunneling. This vision spans across numerous interdisciplinary areas of study. Through collaborations with other Mines departments, academic institutions, government agencies, and industry, we are committed to expanding the international reputation of the department for excellence in education, research, industry service, and community outreach.
The Mining Engineering Department:
- Is ranked the #1 minerals and Mining engineering program in the world (QS World Ranking)
- Is located in Golden, Colorado adjacent to the Colorado Mineral Belt
- Operates the Edgar Experimental Mine
- Has a well-known high-profile faculty with relevant industry and research experience
- Provides an outstanding hands-on student experience in a small department setting
- Is part of the Earth and Society Programs Earth and Society Programs
News
- Rare earth element technologies developed at Mines licensed by Australian mining company
Colorado School of Mines licenses rare earth element tech to boost U.S. processing efficiency and support critical mineral supply chains. - U.S. policymakers turn to Mines for trusted expertise on critical minerals
Mines experts are advancing U.S. critical minerals policy discussions with data-driven insight, shaping energy, security and workforce innovation. - Mines researcher receives Schmidt Family Foundation funding to explore mine water treatment
Innovative biochar research at Mines explores a new way to clean mine water of harmful metals with support from the Schmidt Family Foundation. - Edgar Mine revamped into hub for quantum research, mine safety and innovative learning
Edgar Mine is home to hands-on experiences few universities offer with student-built labs and a one-of-a-kind learning environment.