Below are the key facts about graduate study in mechanical engineering at U of Colorado. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 5 schools (Master’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 mechanical engineering, ranked #60 out of 366 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Mechanical Engineering Schools | 60 of 366 |
| Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in Colorado | 2 of 6 |
| Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 2 of 20 |
Here is each degree level granted in mechanical engineering at U of Colorado, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 283 |
| Master’s | 101 |
| Doctoral | 21 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Colorado Boulder awarded 101 master’s degrees in mechanical engineering.
U of Colorado is among the very best schools in the country for mechanical engineering at the master’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
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 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 79% of mechanical engineering master’s degrees went to men and 21% went to women.
The largest share of mechanical engineering master’s degree graduates at U of Colorado are White. Approximately 45% 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 mechanical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 45 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 35 |
| Other Races | 4 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Colorado Boulder handed out 21 doctoral degrees in mechanical engineering.
U of Colorado is among the very best schools in the country for mechanical engineering at the doctoral level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
For the most recent academic year available, 90% of mechanical engineering doctoral degrees went to men and 10% went to women.
The largest share of mechanical engineering doctoral degree graduates at U of Colorado were Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 38% 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 mechanical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 3 |
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at U of Colorado. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Mechanical Engineering | 283 |