PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS
Do you like math and science? Have you ever looked at the sky and wondered how clouds are created? Do you want to know more about what causes earthquakes or volcanoes? Are you curious about what materials created your cell phone and how we obtain and create them?
There are many BIG questions that YOU can be a part of answering by joining the College of Mines and Earth Sciences!
UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT Application
Department of
Atmospheric Sciences
Atmospheric Sciences is the leading program of weather and climate related research and education in the Intermountain West and is recognized internationally for its expertise in cloud-climate interactions, mountain meteorology, climate physics and dynamics, weather and climate modeling, and tropical meteorology.
- You will love Atmos if you like chemistry, climate change, geography, hazards, health, or mathematics.
- Value of a degree in Atmospheric Sciences - Median Salary as of 2024: $97,000 (from bureau of labor statistics).
Programs offered:
Department of
Geology and Geophysics
As Geoscientists, we apply the principles of chemistry, physics, mathematics, and biology to understand the composition, structure, and history of the Earth and the processes that govern it.
- You will love Geology and Geophysics if you like chemistry, climate change, computer science, engineering, geography, hazards, history, mathematics, parks & recreation, and physics.
- Value of a degree in the Geosciences - Median Salary as of 2024: $99,000. From bureau of labor statistics
Programs offered:
Geological Engineering BS (& BS to MS Program)
Geoscience BS(emphasis in Geology or Geophysics)
Department of
Metallurgical Engineering
The department allows students to engage in developing new materials or upgrading the use of basic materials that will fit in the highly technological world that we live in.
- You will love Metallurgical Engineering if you like biomedical engineering, chemistry, history, nuclear engineering, and physics.
- The value of a degree in Metallurgical Engineering as of 2024 is $110,000. From bureau of labor statistics
Programs offered:
Department of
Mining Engineering
As a Mining Engineer, your career can be part of the solution, addressing the future resource demands and needs of the world. The Mining Engineering program prepares graduates to design, operate, manage, and reclaim mines and mining facilities in a profitable, safe, and environmentally responsible manner.
- You will love Mining Engineering if you like astronomy, computer science, construction engineering, geographic information science, health, mathematics, & mechanical engineering.
- The value of a degree in Mining Engineering as of 2024 is $105,000. From bureau of labor statistics.
Programs Offered:
Mining Engineering BS(emphasis in Mine Operations Management, Mine Safety and Health, or Geomechanics and Spatial Analytics)