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Electrical Engineering at University of Colorado Boulder

Electrical Engineering at University of Colorado Boulder

If you plan to study Electrical Engineering, take a look at what University of Colorado Boulder. Get started with the following essential facts.

University of Colorado Boulder is in Boulder, CO.

During the most recent reporting year, 252 electrical engineering degrees were awarded at University of Colorado Boulder.

Studying Online at University of Colorado Boulder

Online coursework is an option at University of Colorado Boulder. Of 38,799 students, 797 (2%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 14,197 (37%) took at least some classes online.

Electrical Engineering Rankings at University of Colorado Boulder

Use these rankings to compare University of Colorado Boulder’s Electrical Engineering program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Colorado #1 of 6
Best Schools (Quality) Rocky Mountains (Region) #1 of 16
Best Value Colorado #4 of 6
Best Value Rocky Mountains (Region) #14 of 16
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #44 of 310
Best Value Nationwide #208 of 309

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Colorado #1 of 6
Best Schools (Quality) Rocky Mountains (Region) #1 of 16
Best Value Colorado #4 of 6
Best Value Rocky Mountains (Region) #14 of 16
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #44 of 310
Best Value Nationwide #208 of 309

Earnings for Electrical Engineering Graduates from University of Colorado Boulder

Those who finish University of Colorado Boulder’s Electrical Engineering program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Electrical Engineering at University of Colorado Boulder
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $93,703
2 years $89,838
3 years $83,132
4 years $111,338
5 years $119,731

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Electrical Engineering graduates from University of Colorado Boulder report median earnings of $111,338, compared with $71,162 for all University of Colorado Boulder graduates — about 56% higher than the school-wide median.

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

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Electrical Engineering graduates from University of Colorado Boulder comes in at $20,414.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of Electrical Engineering graduates at University of Colorado Boulder, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Electrical Engineering graduates at University of Colorado Boulder are 19% women (49) and 81% men (203).

Electrical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at University of Colorado Boulder

Among the 39 bachelor’s electrical engineering degrees awarded at University of Colorado Boulder, 13% were women (5) and 87% were men (34).

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

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 20
Hispanic / Latino 7
Black / African American 1
Asian 2
Two or More Races 3
International (Nonresident) 6
Racial-ethnic diversity of Electrical Engineering majors at University of Colorado Boulder

Minority students account for 33% of Electrical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Colorado Boulder, below the national average of 42%.*

Electrical Engineering Master’s Program at University of Colorado Boulder

Among the 199 master’s electrical engineering degrees awarded at University of Colorado Boulder, 20% were women (40) and 80% were men (159).

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

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 48
Hispanic / Latino 16
Black / African American 3
Asian 7
Two or More Races 5
International (Nonresident) 117
Unknown 3
Racial-ethnic diversity of Electrical Engineering majors at University of Colorado Boulder

Minority students account for 16% of Electrical Engineering master’s degree recipients at University of Colorado Boulder, below the national average of 20%.*

Electrical Engineering Doctoral Program at University of Colorado Boulder

Of the 14 doctoral electrical engineering graduates at University of Colorado Boulder, 29% were women (4) and 71% were men (10).

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

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 6
Asian 1
International (Nonresident) 6
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Electrical Engineering majors at University of Colorado Boulder

Minority students account for 7% of Electrical Engineering doctoral degree recipients at University of Colorado Boulder, below the national average of 11%.*

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

More Specific Electrical Engineering Concentrations at University of Colorado Boulder

This Electrical Engineering program at University of Colorado Boulder offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Electrical Engineering 214
Telecommunications Engineering 38

Highest-Paying Careers for Electrical Engineering Graduates

Students who finish Electrical Engineering program at University of Colorado Boulder pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Electrical Engineering majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Engineers, All Other $136,628
Electrical Engineers $127,814
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $122,969
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

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