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Architectural Engineering at University of Colorado Boulder

Architectural Engineering at University of Colorado Boulder

If you are interested in studying Architectural Engineering, consider the program at University of Colorado Boulder. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of Colorado Boulder is located in Boulder, CO.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 37 architectural engineering degrees were granted at University of Colorado Boulder.

Online Class Availability at University of Colorado Boulder

Online coursework is an option at University of Colorado Boulder. Among 38,799 students, 797 (2%) studied exclusively online and 14,197 (37%) took at least some classes online.

Architectural Engineering Rankings at University of Colorado Boulder

These rankings give you a sense of how University of Colorado Boulder’s Architectural Engineering program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Colorado #1 of 1
Best Schools (Quality) Rocky Mountains (Region) #1 of 2
Best Value Colorado #1 of 1
Best Value Rocky Mountains (Region) #2 of 2
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #8 of 23
Best Value Nationwide #17 of 23

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Colorado #1 of 1
Best Schools (Quality) Rocky Mountains (Region) #1 of 2
Best Value Colorado #1 of 1
Best Value Rocky Mountains (Region) #2 of 2
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #8 of 23
Best Value Nationwide #17 of 23

Earnings for Architectural Engineering Graduates from University of Colorado Boulder

Graduates of University of Colorado Boulder’s Architectural Engineering program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Architectural Engineering at University of Colorado Boulder
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $63,737
2 years $67,324
3 years $79,544
4 years $82,241
5 years $90,523

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Architectural Engineering graduates from University of Colorado Boulder take home a median $82,241, compared with $71,162 for all University of Colorado Boulder graduates — about 16% higher than the school-wide median.

Architectural Engineering earnings compared with all majors at University of Colorado Boulder

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Architectural Engineering graduates from University of Colorado Boulder is $15,165.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the diversity of Architectural Engineering graduates at University of Colorado Boulder, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Architectural Engineering graduates at University of Colorado Boulder are 49% women (18) and 51% men (19).

Architectural Engineering Bachelor’s Program at University of Colorado Boulder

Among the 30 bachelor’s architectural engineering graduates at University of Colorado Boulder, 53% were women (16) and 47% were men (14).

University of Colorado Boulder gender breakdown of Architectural Engineering Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Architectural Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Colorado Boulder.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 14
Hispanic / Latino 5
Asian 4
Two or More Races 2
International (Nonresident) 5
Racial-ethnic diversity of Architectural Engineering majors at University of Colorado Boulder

Minority students account for 37% of Architectural Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Colorado Boulder, higher than the national average of 29%.*

Architectural Engineering Master’s Program at University of Colorado Boulder

Among the 3 master’s architectural engineering graduates at University of Colorado Boulder, 33% were women (1) and 67% were men (2).

University of Colorado Boulder gender breakdown of Architectural Engineering Master's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Architectural Engineering master’s degree recipients at University of Colorado Boulder.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 1
Hispanic / Latino 1
Two or More Races 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Architectural Engineering majors at University of Colorado Boulder

Minority students account for 67% of Architectural Engineering master’s degree recipients at University of Colorado Boulder, higher than the national average of 17%.*

Architectural Engineering Doctoral Program at University of Colorado Boulder

Among the 4 doctoral architectural engineering degrees awarded at University of Colorado Boulder, 25% were women (1) and 75% were men (3).

University of Colorado Boulder gender breakdown of Architectural Engineering Doctoral degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Architectural Engineering doctoral degree recipients at University of Colorado Boulder.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 2
International (Nonresident) 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of Architectural Engineering majors at University of Colorado Boulder

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Architectural Engineering Concentrations at University of Colorado Boulder

The Architectural Engineering program at University of Colorado Boulder includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration Graduates
General Architectural Engineering 37

Highest-Paying Careers for Architectural Engineering Graduates

Graduates of the Architectural Engineering program at University of Colorado Boulder pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Architectural Engineering graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Engineers, All Other $136,628
Solar Energy Systems Engineers $116,775
Mechatronics Engineers $115,569
Microsystems Engineers $104,558
Architectural and Engineering Managers $101,277
Wind Energy Engineers $98,460
Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers $89,263
Photonics Engineers $84,667
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary $79,889
Robotics Engineers $72,925

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