Overview

Understanding emerging technical and social issues in earth resources development is an important challenge when navigating subsurface work.

But the Earth Resources Development Engineering graduate program at Colorado School of Mines will help professionals develop skills and expertise related to mining sustainability, reclamation, Earth observation, modeling and more to ensure success when out in the field. The program offers a master’s non-thesis and master’s thesis option.

Career Types

Mining engineer

Petroleum engineer

Environmental engineer

Geological engineer

Natural resources engineer

Programme Structure

Regarding academics and research the Mining Engineering Department focuses on fundamental areas including:

Geomechanics, rock mechanics and stability of underground and surface excavations
Computerized mine design and related applications (including geostatistical modeling)
Advanced integrated mining systems incorporating mine mechanization and mechanical mining systems
Underground excavation, tunneling and construction
Construction and project management
Site characterization and geotechnical investigations, modeling and design in geoengineering
Rock fragmentation
Mineral processing, comminution and separation technology
Bulk material handling
Mine ventilation
Mine safety and health
Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability
Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Golden, United States

Disciplines

Geology Mining, Oil & Gas View 53 other Masters in Mining, Oil & Gas in United States

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Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor’s degree
Letters of Recommendation: Required – two letters. Only one letter of recommendation is required for current Mines students or Mines alumni.
Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Statement of Purpose
Transcript(s): Required. Must be submitted for all schools attended (unofficial transcripts accepted for admissions review and must show successful completion of any required prerequisite course(s).

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

42840 USD / year

≈ 42840 USD / year
Out-of-State

42840 USD / year

≈ 42840 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

19692 USD / year

≈ 19692 USD / year

Living costs

Golden

United States

950 - 1350 USD / month

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