Engineering at Colorado State University-Fort Collins
If you plan to study Engineering, take a look at what Colorado State University-Fort Collins. Get started with the following essential facts.
Colorado State University-Fort Collins is located in Fort Collins, CO.
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Online & Distance Learning at Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Online coursework is an option at Colorado State University-Fort Collins. Among 34,096 students, 4,704 (14%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 7,022 (21%) took at least some classes online.
Engineering Rankings at Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Use these rankings to compare Colorado State University-Fort Collins’s Engineering program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Colorado | #6 of 12 |
| Best Value | Colorado | #9 of 12 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #15 of 32 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #27 of 32 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #286 of 681 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #463 of 679 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Colorado | #6 of 12 |
| Best Value | Colorado | #9 of 12 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #15 of 32 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #27 of 32 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #286 of 681 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #463 of 679 |
Earnings for Engineering Graduates from Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Graduates of Colorado State University-Fort Collins’s Engineering program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $67,350 |
| 2 years | $65,008 |
| 3 years | $77,373 |
| 4 years | $86,195 |
| 5 years | $92,895 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Engineering graduates from Colorado State University-Fort Collins take home a median $86,195, compared with $62,001 for all Colorado State University-Fort Collins graduates — about 39% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Engineering graduates from Colorado State University-Fort Collins is $25,261.
Best-Paid Careers for Engineering Graduates
Students who finish Engineering program at Colorado State University-Fort Collins pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Engineering graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Database Architects | $148,480 |
| Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers | $138,303 |
| Petroleum Engineers | $137,336 |
| Engineers, All Other | $136,628 |
| Chemical Engineers | $130,903 |
| Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists | $128,495 |
| Electrical Engineers | $127,814 |
| Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers | $122,967 |
| Industrial Engineers | $120,863 |
| Transportation Engineers | $120,210 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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