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Graduate Engineering Programs at University of Colorado Boulder

778 Graduate Degrees Awarded
2 Graduate Award Levels
#2 Best Rank — Master's

Below are the key facts about graduate study in engineering at U of Colorado. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #2 out of 6 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:

U of Colorado Graduate Engineering Rankings

#69 in the U.S.
#1 in Colorado
#2 in the Rocky Mountains Region

By College Factual’s measure, U of Colorado among the top schools in the country for engineering, ranked #69 out of 696 schools nationally.

Ranking Rank
Best Engineering Schools 69 of 696
Best Engineering Schools in Colorado 1 of 12
Best Engineering Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region 2 of 32

Graduate Engineering Degrees at U of Colorado

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

Graduate Engineering Majors at U of Colorado

The engineering field at U of Colorado covers the following majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:

Major Annual Graduates
Mechanical Engineering 405
Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering 382
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering 252
Engineering, General 128
Civil Engineering 126
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering 86
Chemical Engineering 84
Biomedical/Medical Engineering 71
Electrical and Computer Engineering 54
Biochemical Engineering 48
Architectural Engineering 37
Engineering Physics 23
Materials Engineering 14
Biological/Biosystems Engineering 3
Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering 3

U of Colorado Engineering Master’s Degrees

During the most recent reporting year, University of Colorado Boulder conferred 641 master’s degrees in engineering.

Master’s Rankings

U of Colorado is a solid choice among schools offering engineering at the master’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 6 schools by College Factual.

Ranking Rank
Best Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in Colorado 2
Best Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region 2
Best Engineering Master’s Degree Schools 52

U of Colorado Graduate Tuition and Fees

$36,432 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)

The full-time graduate tuition and fees are shown below.

In State Out of State
Tuition $34,416 $42,246
Fees $2,016 $2,016

Learn more about U of Colorado tuition and fees.

Master’s Student Diversity

Among recent graduates, 73% of engineering master’s degrees went to men and 27% went to women.

U of Colorado gender breakdown of Engineering Master's degree grads The largest share of engineering master’s degree graduates at U of Colorado are White. Roughly 44% 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 master’s in engineering.

Ethnic diversity of Engineering majors at University of Colorado Boulder
Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 45
Black or African American 8
Hispanic or Latino 51
White 283
Non-Resident Aliens 215
Other Races 39

U of Colorado Engineering Doctoral Degrees

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Colorado Boulder handed out 137 doctoral degrees in engineering.

Doctoral Rankings

U of Colorado ranks competitively among schools offering engineering at the doctoral level. Its best result was #2 out of 4 schools by College Factual.

Ranking Rank
Best Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in Colorado 2
Best Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region 2
Best Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools 45

Doctoral Student Diversity

For the most recent academic year available, 74% of engineering doctoral degrees went to men and 26% went to women.

U of Colorado gender breakdown of Engineering Doctoral degree grads The largest share of engineering doctoral degree graduates at U of Colorado are White. About 50% 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 doctoral in engineering.

Ethnic diversity of Engineering majors at University of Colorado Boulder
Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 7
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 2
White 69
Non-Resident Aliens 44
Other Races 15

Undergraduate Study in Engineering at U of Colorado

This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at U of Colorado. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.

Undergraduate Level Annual Graduates
Bachelor’s Degrees in Engineering 938

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