Starting Salaries
Where You’ll Work
Colorado School of Mines metallurgical and materials engineering graduates find employment across a wide range of industries, from aerospace and mining to public research laboratories and manufacturing. They work for companies of all types and sizes, such as Nucor Steel, Lockheed Martin, Johns Manville, and national laboratories. Students also engage in paid summer internships while working towards their undergraduate degree at Mines.
Overall, Mines is among the top U.S. universities for return on investment (ROI), whether that’s immediately after graduation or decades later. One study ranked Mines No. 3 in the nation among public institutions with a predominant bachelor’s degree focus for 40-year return on investment (ROI).
