Golden,
CO,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Computer Science in Denver United States | Colorado School of Mines
Colorado School of Mines
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Denver United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
42,840
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
Pursuing a computer science degree at Colorado School of Mines can revolutionize your career prospects and equip you for a dynamic, fast-growing employment landscape. As digital skills become essential across all sectors, the need for computer science experts has reached unprecedented levels.
According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, technology-related positions are expected to surge by 12% from 2018 to 2028—significantly outpacing most other professions. From artificial intelligence specialists to analytics professionals, a computer science graduate degree offers unparalleled flexibility in designing your career path.
This PhD curriculum consists of 72 credit hours combining advanced coursework and research, beginning with foundational classes in computational theory, system architecture, algorithm design, operating systems, and ethical research practices. Students must additionally complete comprehensive examinations and present an original dissertation.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Applicants must have a bachelor's degree, or equivalent, from an accredited institution with a grade-point average of 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale.
Students are expected to have completed the following coursework at Mines or equivalent at another institution: 1) CSCI200 FOUNDATIONAL PROGRAMMING CONCEPTS & DESIGN: Foundational Programming Concepts and Design, 2) CSCI220: Data Structures and Algorithms, 3) CSCI306: Software Engineering, 4) CSCI341: Computer Organization, 5) CSCI358: Discrete Mathematics. It is strongly suggested applicants also have completed a course in Algorithms and Operating Systems. The CS graduate admissions committee will require that students who do not meet this expectation demonstrate competency or take remedial coursework. Such coursework will not count toward the graduate degree. The committee will decide whether to recommend regular or provisional admission.
Competitive Graduate Record Examination scores (verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning, and analytical writing), with a minimum quantitative reasoning score of 151 or higher (or 650 on the old scale). Applicants who have graduated with a math, engineering, or science degree from Mines within the past five years are not required to submit GRE scores.
TOEFL score of 79 or higher (or 550 for the paper-based test or 213 for the computer-based test) for applicants whose native language is not English. In lieu of a TOEFL score, and IELTS score of 6.5 or higher will be accepted.
Bachelor's degree: Required
GRE: Not required. Scores may be used as additional supporting materials if you choose to submit them.
Letters of Recommendation: Required three letters. No letters of recommendation are required for current Mines students or Mines alumni.
Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV): Not Required
Statement of Purpose: Required
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).
Supporting Materials: Optional. Up to 2 additional supporting materials (e.g., project reports, published papers, GRE scores, etc) may be submitted.
TOFEL IBT-(Reading- 20, Listening 21, Writing 17, Speaking- 21) Score- 79
IELTS Minimum overall band of 6.5 with no band below 6.0.
Students are expected to have completed the following coursework at Mines or equivalent at another institution: 1) CSCI200 FOUNDATIONAL PROGRAMMING CONCEPTS & DESIGN: Foundational Programming Concepts and Design, 2) CSCI220: Data Structures and Algorithms, 3) CSCI306: Software Engineering, 4) CSCI341: Computer Organization, 5) CSCI358: Discrete Mathematics. It is strongly suggested applicants also have completed a course in Algorithms and Operating Systems. The CS graduate admissions committee will require that students who do not meet this expectation demonstrate competency or take remedial coursework. Such coursework will not count toward the graduate degree. The committee will decide whether to recommend regular or provisional admission.
Competitive Graduate Record Examination scores (verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning, and analytical writing), with a minimum quantitative reasoning score of 151 or higher (or 650 on the old scale). Applicants who have graduated with a math, engineering, or science degree from Mines within the past five years are not required to submit GRE scores.
TOEFL score of 79 or higher (or 550 for the paper-based test or 213 for the computer-based test) for applicants whose native language is not English. In lieu of a TOEFL score, and IELTS score of 6.5 or higher will be accepted.
Bachelor's degree: Required
GRE: Not required. Scores may be used as additional supporting materials if you choose to submit them.
Letters of Recommendation: Required three letters. No letters of recommendation are required for current Mines students or Mines alumni.
Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV): Not Required
Statement of Purpose: Required
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).
Supporting Materials: Optional. Up to 2 additional supporting materials (e.g., project reports, published papers, GRE scores, etc) may be submitted.
TOFEL IBT-(Reading- 20, Listening 21, Writing 17, Speaking- 21) Score- 79
IELTS Minimum overall band of 6.5 with no band below 6.0.
Tuition
USD
42,840