Overview

The Electrical Engineering program at Colorado School of Mines will also encourage you consider and explore the broader impacts of engineering solutions and how electrical devices impact society and human lives.

With multiple field engineering labs, world-class faculty, and a newly renovated Electronics Discovery Center (EDC), Mines is the top choice for any student with a passion for electrical engineering.

Core EE courses cover topics such as electrical circuits, feedback control systems, fundamentals of electric machinery, microcomputer architecture and interfacing, digital logic, information systems and engineering electromagnetics. Students can choose an area of emphasis by taking electives in the following subareas: energy systems and power electronics; integrated circuits, computer engineering and electronic systems; information and systems sciences; and antennas and wireless communication.

Program focus

At the undergraduate level, the department focuses on a select number of subareas in electrical engineering; specifically,

Power and Energy Systems (PES)

Integrated circuits, computer engineering and electronic systems (ICE)

Information and systems sciences (ISS)

Antennas and wireless communications (AWC)

Both undergraduate and graduate programs are characterized by strong ties with industrial partners (locally and nationally) that provide resources for students, laboratories, research projects, and ultimately career paths for our students.

Career outcomes

What can you do with a degree in electrical engineering? For starters, how about transforming your passion into a rewarding career?

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are projected to be over 20,000 new openings for electrical engineering jobs each year. From the public to the private sector, electrical engineering is an essential position for a range of established industries and emerging fields, such as renewable energies.

From aerospace to research laboratories, Colorado School of Mines graduates with electrical engineering degrees have gone on to thrive in a variety of industries. Many of our alumni have worked with industry-leading companies, including Raytheon, Lockheed Martin and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL).

With a degree in electrical engineering, graduates will have the tools and resources to succeed in the following industries:

Engineering
Architectural firms
Electric power generation
Semiconductor/component manufacturing firms
Electromedical manufacturing firms
Telecommunications
Research and development
Aerospace firms
Pipeline transportation
Petroleum and coal manufacturing

And more. As one of the top ROI universities in the country, Mines graduates receive great value for their degrees as they transition into professional spaces. In fact, according to Money Magazine, Mines ranks as the second-best ROI among public colleges 20 years after graduation and beyond.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Computer science for stem
Global studies
Physics - electromagnetism and optics
Differential equations
Engineering economics
Embedded systems

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

More details

Rolling admissions based on space available after January 15.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Golden, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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Other requirements

General requirements

International students must meet the same admission requirements and will be included in the same selection process as U.S. citizens and permanent residents.

Complete the online application.

Submit your high school transcript, credential evaluation & evidence of English proficiency.

Pay the $75 usd application fee via your applicant portal.

Upload any optional documents to your applicant portal.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

44130 USD / year

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Out-of-State

44130 USD / year

≈ 44130 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

19500 USD / year

≈ 19500 USD / year

Living costs

Golden

United States

950 - 1350 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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