Computer Science Department
Colorado School of Mines
Welcome
CS@Mines prepares tomorrow’s leaders to bring the computational power and thinking of computer science to all fields of engineering and science, as well as business, medicine and entertainment.
According to the Wall Street Journal, Mines was the top-ranked public university for combining faculty accessibility and research prowess. Our department takes those Mines strengths even further, with our emphasis on industry collaboration and the steadfast goal of improving computer science education for Colorado and the nation.
Computer Science by the Numbers
Undergraduate
94% CS BS graduates with positive outcomes in 2022-23
$92,213 Average starting salary for CS BS graduates in 2022-23
Graduate
97% CS MS graduates with positive outcomes in 2022-23
$103,348 Average starting salary for CS MS graduates in 2022-23
News
- Computer Science PhD wins Rath Research Award at Spring 2025 Graduate Commencement
Colorado School of Mines awarded 45 doctorates and 385 master’s degrees at the May 8 ceremony. Spring 2025 Commencement continues Friday, May 9 with three undergraduate ceremonies. - Mines computer scientists developing new algorithms to improve robot motion planning
Moving a robot from Point A to Point B is never the only problem within the complex real-world environments robots operate, Associate Professor Neil Dantam says. - How Colorado School of Mines is approaching the integration of generative AI into the classroom
“All of this is about AI, but it’s also not about AI," faculty developer Carter Moulton said. "It’s about practices that support students and learning and build trust and clear expectations. …