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General Engineering at University of Colorado Boulder

General Engineering at University of Colorado Boulder

If you plan to study General Engineering, take a look at what 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, 128 general engineering graduations were recorded at University of Colorado Boulder.

Online Class Availability at University of Colorado Boulder

Many students take online classes at University of Colorado Boulder. Among 38,799 students, 797 (2%) studied exclusively online and 14,197 (37%) took at least some classes online.

General Engineering Rankings at University of Colorado Boulder

Rankings can help you compare University of Colorado Boulder’s General Engineering program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Colorado #2 of 8
Best Schools (Quality) Rocky Mountains (Region) #2 of 17
Best Value Colorado #7 of 8
Best Value Rocky Mountains (Region) #15 of 17
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #21 of 285
Best Value Nationwide #233 of 284

Earnings for General Engineering Graduates from University of Colorado Boulder

Students who complete University of Colorado Boulder’s General Engineering program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for General Engineering at University of Colorado Boulder
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $105,752
2 years $116,679
3 years $121,033
4 years $137,527
5 years $154,338

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, General Engineering graduates from University of Colorado Boulder take home a median $137,527, compared with $71,162 for all University of Colorado Boulder graduates — about 93% higher than the school-wide median.

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

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of General Engineering graduates at University of Colorado Boulder, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, General Engineering graduates at University of Colorado Boulder are 32% women (41) and 68% men (87).

General Engineering Bachelor’s Program at University of Colorado Boulder

Of the 34 bachelor’s general engineering graduates at University of Colorado Boulder, 47% were women (16) and 53% were men (18).

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

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 24
Hispanic / Latino 4
Asian 2
Two or More Races 3
International (Nonresident) 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of General Engineering majors at University of Colorado Boulder

Minority students account for 26% of General Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Colorado Boulder, below the national average of 27%.*

General Engineering Master’s Program at University of Colorado Boulder

Among the 94 master’s general engineering degrees awarded at University of Colorado Boulder, 27% were women (25) and 73% were men (69).

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

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 51
Hispanic / Latino 8
Black / African American 1
Asian 11
Two or More Races 5
International (Nonresident) 16
Unknown 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of General Engineering majors at University of Colorado Boulder

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 27% of General Engineering master’s degree recipients at University of Colorado Boulder, above the national average of 17%.*

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

More Specific General Engineering Concentrations at University of Colorado Boulder

This General Engineering program at University of Colorado Boulder includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration Graduates
General Engineering 34
Applied Engineering. 94

Highest-Paying Careers for General Engineering Graduates

Students who finish General Engineering program at University of Colorado Boulder pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying careers for General Engineering majors, 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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