by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at UCCS. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #6 out of 10 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates UCCS among the top schools in the country for engineering, coming in at #441 out of 678 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Engineering Schools | 441 of 678 |
| Best Engineering Schools in Colorado | 8 of 12 |
| Best Engineering Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 22 of 32 |
The table below lists every degree level available for engineering at UCCS, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 97 |
| Master’s | 53 |
| Doctoral | 15 |
The engineering area of study at UCCS includes the following specific majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 82 |
| Engineering, General | 42 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | 27 |
| Computer Engineering | 7 |
| Systems Engineering | 6 |
| Engineering, Other | 1 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Colorado Colorado Springs handed out 97 bachelor’s degrees in engineering.
UCCS holds a strong position among schools offering engineering at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #6 out of 10 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Colorado | 6 |
| Best Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 18 |
| Best Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 384 |
Engineering graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UCCS report a median salary of $74,286 a year. This is above $58,851, the median for all majors at UCCS.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UCCS, engineering graduates take on a median debt of $24,550 in student loans. This is higher than $23,559, the typical median for all majors at UCCS.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,296 | $23,155 |
| Fees | $1,884 | $1,884 |
Learn more about UCCS tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 80% of engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 20% went to women.
The majority of engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at UCCS were White. Approximately 70% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Colorado Colorado Springs with a bachelor’s in engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 68 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 10 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at UCCS. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Engineering | 53 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Engineering | 15 |
