Here, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. Also, learn how CU - Boulder ranks among other schools offering degrees in engineering.
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CU - Boulder was ranked #21 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for engineering majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Colorado.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Colorado Boulder handed out 35 bachelor's degrees in general engineering. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 37 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 61 students received their master’s degree in engineering from CU - Boulder. This makes it the #11 most popular school for engineering master’s degree candidates in the country.
Engineering majors graduating with a master's degree from CU - Boulder make a median salary of $105,752 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all engineering graduates with a master's is $89,427.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the engineering majors at University of Colorado Boulder.
Of the 35 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in engineering from CU - Boulder in 2021, 63% were men and 37% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 66% of 2021 graduates were in 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 |
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Asian | 1 |
Black or African American | 0 |
Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
White | 23 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
Other Races | 5 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 61 engineering majors earned their master's degree from CU - Boulder. Of these graduates, 77% were men and 23% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 66% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Colorado Boulder with a master's in engineering.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 3 |
Black or African American | 1 |
Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
White | 40 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
Other Races | 5 |
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering | 370 |
Mechanical Engineering | 329 |
Electrical Engineering | 166 |
Civil Engineering | 131 |
Chemical Engineering | 114 |
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