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
- Payne Institute 2025 State of Critical Minerals Report: How processing and recovery can strengthen U.S. mineral security
The 2025 State of Critical Minerals Report from the Payne Institute for Public Policy at Colorado School of Mines underscores opportunities to strengthen U.S. mineral security through smarter investme … - Inside the Colorado School of Mines student research shaping the future of critical minerals
Student researchers in Mines' Mineral and Energy Economics Program are delving into topics from geopolitics and supply chain risks to artisanal mining and responsible sourcing related to the glob … - Mine waste offers new path to sourcing critical minerals, sustainable construction materials
At Colorado School of Mines, researchers are transforming mine tailings into construction materials, creating new possibilities for recovering critical minerals and reducing mining’s environmental imp … - Critical Minerals Week: Mines researchers leading collaborations to increase domestic mining, secure supply chains
With expertise in critical minerals mining, policy, economics and community engagement, researchers at Colorado School of Mines are helping chart a path to strengthened national resilience and resourc …