Economics at Colorado School of Mines
What traits are you looking for in a school for Economics, you may want to check out the program at Colorado School of Mines. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Colorado School of Mines sits in Golden, CO.
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Online Class Availability at Colorado School of Mines
Distance learning is available at Colorado School of Mines. Among 8,044 students, 213 (3%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 512 (6%) took at least some classes online.
Economics Rankings at Colorado School of Mines
These rankings give you a sense of how Colorado School of Mines’s Economics program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Colorado | #1 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #2 of 19 |
| Best Value | Colorado | #7 of 9 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #17 of 19 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #57 of 466 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #363 of 463 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Colorado | #1 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #2 of 19 |
| Best Value | Colorado | #7 of 9 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #17 of 19 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #57 of 466 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #363 of 463 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Colorado | #1 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #2 of 19 |
| Best Value | Colorado | #7 of 9 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #17 of 19 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #57 of 466 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #363 of 463 |
Earnings for Economics Graduates from Colorado School of Mines
Students who complete Colorado School of Mines’s Economics program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $94,804 |
| 2 years | $80,336 |
| 4 years | $111,534 |
| 5 years | $128,586 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Economics graduates from Colorado School of Mines report median earnings of $111,534, compared with $93,891 for all Colorado School of Mines graduates — about 19% higher than the school-wide median.
More Specific Economics Concentrations at Colorado School of Mines
This Economics program at Colorado School of Mines includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Economics | 4 |
| Applied Economics | 4 |
| Quantitative Economics | 28 |
Best-Paid Careers for Economics Graduates
Graduates of the Economics program at Colorado School of Mines work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Economics majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Statisticians | $130,349 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $124,518 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Biostatisticians | $121,594 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
| Environmental Economists | $86,726 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.