Below are the key facts about this program at U of Colorado. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 10 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, U of Colorado among the top schools in the country for engineering, ranked #68 out of 678 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Engineering Schools | 68 of 678 |
| Best Engineering Schools in Colorado | 1 of 12 |
| Best Engineering Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 2 of 32 |
Here is each degree level offered in engineering at U of Colorado, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 938 |
| Master’s | 641 |
| Doctoral | 137 |
The engineering field at U of Colorado covers the following majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
During the most recent reporting year, University of Colorado Boulder awarded 938 bachelor’s degrees in engineering.
U of Colorado is among the very best schools in the country for engineering at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 10 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Colorado | 1 |
| Best Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 2 |
| Best Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 65 |
Engineering graduates with a bachelor’s degree from U of Colorado earn a median of $98,461 a year. This is higher than $71,162, the median for all majors at U of Colorado.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at U of Colorado, engineering students accumulate a median of $20,244 in student loans. This is above $20,170, the typical median for all majors at U of Colorado.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,728 | $41,212 |
| Fees | $1,704 | $1,758 |
Learn more about U of Colorado tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 71% of engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 29% went to women.
The largest share of engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at U of Colorado were White. Roughly 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Colorado Boulder with a bachelor’s in engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 76 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 106 |
| White | 624 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 57 |
| Other Races | 68 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at U of Colorado. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Engineering | 641 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Engineering | 137 |