Why choose Mechanical Engineering?
Opportunity. Versatility. A close-knit community. Hands-on experience. Theory turned into practice. Challenge. Fun. Our students tell you why they chose ME at Mines »
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Mechanical Engineering by the numbers
1,373
undergraduate students
257
master’s and PhD students
42
faculty
$68,561
2018–19 average starting salary for BSME graduates
$11.9 million
awarded research in
fiscal year 2020
85%
undergrads who complete internships
140
companies, national labs and
universities that hire our grads
#4
in Best Colleges for Engineering (Money, 2020)
#11
in BSME degrees awarded
(ASEE Engineering by the Numbers, 2019)
Student Highlights
Ashlyn Orr: "The community of students and teachers are there to help you succeed."
Keller (ME '19): "Going to work every day doing something you love is priceless."
Nadia Smith: "Mechanical Engineering opens a million doors for you to walk through to work on amazing projects."
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John Berger
Department Head
John Berger
Department Head
Jason Porter
Assistant Department Head
for Graduate Studies
Jason Porter
Assistant Department Head
for Graduate Studies
Kristy Csavina
Assistant Department Head
for Undergraduate Studies
Kristy Csavina
Assistant Department Head
for Undergraduate Studies
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NEWS
- Alexis Navarre-Sitchler, Craig Brice named Fryrear Chairs for Innovation and Excellence
- Anne Silverman named Fellow of American Society of Mechanical Engineers
- Five ways Mines researchers and their students are making campus safer during the pandemic
- Ashlyn Orr: "I am working in the Human-Centered Design Studio which I love because we are making things that people will actually use."
- Taylor Keller: "I choose Mines because of its highly ranked engineering programs and small class sizes."
- Nadia Smith: "The people you meet at Mines, the support you have here, and the education you will receive is unmatched…"
- Mines student honored as 2020 National Gold Award Girl Scout
- Charles O'Brien: "No matter your interests, you can find a home here."
- Madison Berry: "One of the things I most enjoy at Mines is the large focus on preparing you for the workforce."
- Alexander Garcia: "A combination of a great curriculum and dedicated students stood out to me."
What can Mechanical@Mines do for you?
In 2024, the year of our 150th anniversary, we will celebrate Colorado School of Mines’ past, present and possibilities. By celebrating and supporting the Campaign for MINES@150 you will help elevate Mines to be an accessible, top-of-mind and first-choice for students, faculty, staff, recruiters and other external partners. When you give, you are ensuring Mines becomes even more distinctive and highly sought-after by future students, alumni, industry, and government partners over the next 150 years. We look forward to celebrating Mines’ sesquicentennial with you and recognizing the key role you play in making the MINES@150 vision a reality through your investments of time, talent and treasure. Give now