Computer Science Department
Computer Science is the fastest-growing program at 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, commitment to diversity, and the steadfast goal of improving computer science education for Colorado and the nation.
Computer Science by the Numbers
Undergraduate
98% CS BS graduates with positive outcomes in 2018-19
$72,931 Average starting salary for CS BS graduates in 2018-19
Graduate
100% CS MS graduates with positive outcomes in 2018-19
$92,625 Average starting salary for CS MS graduates in 2018-19
News
- Google-funded mentorship program encourages undergrads to develop hidden talent for computer science
Colorado School of Mines’ Computer Science Department has received funding from Google to create a mentorship program to encourage undergraduate students from underrepresented groups to pursue graduat … - Nam Do: "Mines has given me a valuable network of employers."
Why did you choose to come to Mines? What have you enjoyed most about being here? Mines has a great reputation in creating world-class engineers. As soon as I decided to become one, I knew Mines would … - Transfer agreement opens pathway to computer science at Mines
A new statewide transfer agreement will make it simpler for community college students across Colorado to transfer into Colorado School of Mines’ undergraduate computer science program.