Data Science

Enhance your career with an online data science certificate from Colorado School of Mines

Data Science

Enhance your career with an online data science certificate from Colorado School of Mines

  • Learn from world-renowned faculty
  • Build and extend your professional knowledge and network
  • Enjoy the convenience of online learning
  • Access resources
The Mines online experience offers the same engaging and cutting-edge programs you’ll find in the classroom—but delivered conveniently in your home or other off-campus locations. Courses are built, managed and supported by our world-class faculty and staff, creating a virtual experience that lives up to the exceptional education Mines is known for.  

Whether you are exploring a new field, gaining skills and knowledge to take your career to the next level or working toward a graduate degree, a Mines certificate program can be the perfect way to meet your educational needs. 

Featured Programs

PROGRAMCERTIFICATE
DATA SCIENCE - COMPUTER SCIENCE
12-hour certificate featuring classes in machine learning, statistical methods and data science.
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DATA SCIENCE - EARTH RESOURCES
12-hour interdisciplinary graduate certificate that builds your data science knowledge with courses in applications and machine learning, earth science data fundamentals and data science.
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DATA SCIENCE - FOUNDATIONS
12-hour graduate certificate with courses designed for building professional skills in data science.
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DATA SCIENCE - STATISTICAL LEARNING
12-hour graduate certificate that builds understanding and skills in core data science tools.
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Students Say

 

“I am confident that my Mines’ education has set me up to succeed in constructing creative, data-driven solutions.”

Francis Galgan

Why Data Science

 

career path

Projected job growth 2018-2026, 19% for data scientists

salary

$113,309 average data scientist salary

return on investment

Ranked #2 Return on Investment by Money Magazine, 2019

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#5 for salary potential among public universities, Payscale

Program Costs

Tuition for Mines online programs is $999 per credit hour. Employer contributions are routinely applied to cover a portion of this cost.

Serious about a Mines program? Let us help you consider payment options, identify employer contributions and more. We’re here to help.

Alumni of Colorado School of Mines are eligible to apply to online programs at no cost and may qualify for other benefits.

General Resources

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ACADEMIC SUPPORT

Tutoring, Writing Center, Library, bookstore, software access and more.

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STUDENT SERVICES

Tech help, Disability Services, Career Services, Veteran Services, Blastercard, counseling and more.

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CONNECTIONS

Online student organizations, alumni connections, Dean of Students and more.