Engineering at University of Colorado Boulder
If you plan to study Engineering, you may want to check out the program at University of Colorado Boulder. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Colorado Boulder is in Boulder, CO.
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Online Class Availability at University of Colorado Boulder
Many students take online classes at University of Colorado Boulder. Among 38,799 students, 797 (2%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 14,197 (37%) took at least some classes online.
Engineering Rankings at University of Colorado Boulder
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Colorado Boulder’s Engineering program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Colorado | #2 of 12 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #3 of 32 |
| Best Value | Colorado | #10 of 12 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #28 of 32 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #88 of 681 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #469 of 679 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Colorado | #2 of 12 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #3 of 32 |
| Best Value | Colorado | #10 of 12 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #28 of 32 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #88 of 681 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #469 of 679 |
Earnings for Engineering Graduates from University of Colorado Boulder
Students who complete University of Colorado Boulder’s Engineering program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $74,667 |
| 2 years | $77,004 |
| 3 years | $87,218 |
| 4 years | $98,461 |
| 5 years | $106,603 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Engineering graduates from University of Colorado Boulder take home a median $98,461, compared with $71,162 for all University of Colorado Boulder graduates — about 38% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Engineering graduates from University of Colorado Boulder is $20,244.
Best-Paid Careers for Engineering Graduates
Students who finish Engineering program at University of Colorado Boulder pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid 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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