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

81%    CS BS graduates with positive outcomes in 2025-26

$91,449   Average starting salary for CS BS graduates in 2025-26

Graduate

72%    CS MS graduates with positive outcomes in 2025-26

$104,600    Average starting salary for CS MS graduates in 2025-26

Latest News

Rob Thompson points to a projected Python coding example while teaching students during a Computer Science for STEM class (CSCI 128) in Berthoud Hall at Colorado School of Mines. Thompson and his colleagues are evolving the undergraduate curriculum to ensure students develop both fundamental programming skills and the technical AI literacy required for the modern tech industry.

Computer science curriculum tackles AI’s growing influence head on

 

As AI transforms the technology landscape, Mines prepares computer science students with the critical thinking skills and AI expertise needed to lead innovation and succeed in an evolving workforce.

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