Public Research University
Colorado School
of Mines
Public Research University in Golden, CO. Six-year graduation rate 82%. Median 10-year earnings $97,335.
Verdict High-return
Colorado School of Mines · Campus
Median earnings · 10 yr
$97,335
Median debt at grad
$23,000
Mobility score
2.5
% bottom→top quintile
Graduation rate
81.7%
Federal loan default
0%
Graduates earn a median $97,335 a decade after entry. Six-year graduation rate 82%.
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Green Flags
- ✓ Debt-to-income ratio 0.24 — healthy (below the 0.40 threshold)
- ✓ Graduation rate 82% — well above the national average
- ✓ 3-year loan default 0.0% — below national benchmark
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How we evaluate Colorado School of Mines
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