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Engineering in Colorado

Engineering Schools in Colorado

4,836 students earned Engineering degrees in Colorado in the 2022-2023 year.

An Engineering major is the 4th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Engineering Majors in Colorado

Engineering majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 1,370
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 263
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 263
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 263
Post-Master’s Certificate 116
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 116

Gender Distribution

In Colorado, a engineering major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of engineering majors in Colorado is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.0%
  • Black or African American: 1.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.5%
  • White: 61.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 13.4%
  • Other Races: 6.8%
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Jobs for Engineering Grads in Colorado

102,840 people in the state and 3,969,720 in the nation are employed in jobs related to engineering.

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Wages for Engineering Jobs in Colorado

Engineering grads earn an average of $105,560 in the state and $101,600 nationwide.

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There are 8 colleges in Colorado that offer engineering degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

602 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
37,437 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 74% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.38 years. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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336 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
6,744 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.28 years. 66% of the teachers are full time.

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213 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
32,428 Total Students

The average student takes 4.40 years to complete their degree at Colorado State. 72% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

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81 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
24,723 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. 66% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.67 years.

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66 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
12,380 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 85% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $16,772.

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66 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
13,856 Total Students

The average student takes 4.14 years to complete their degree at DU. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 8 to 1. 100% of students get financical aid.

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8 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
5,925 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 50%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $12,815.

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Engineering Careers in CO

Some of the careers engineering majors go into include:

Job Title CO Job Growth CO Median Salary
Biomedical Engineers 33% $95,840
Electrical Engineers 17% $97,400
Architectural and Engineering Managers 13% $160,210
Materials Engineers 13% $95,150

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to engineering.

Major Annual Graduates in CO
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 585
Natural Resources & Conservation 459
Physical Sciences 317
Agriculture 227
Mathematics & Statistics 191
Architecture/Urban Planning 121
Engineering Technologies 77

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