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2027 Best Value Electrical Engineering Schools in Colorado

5 Colleges in the United States
$25,628 Avg Student Debt
$69,309 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Electrical Engineering Badge [Electrical Engineering](/majors/engineering/ee-electrical-engineering/electrical-engineering/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong electrical engineering education at a price that pays off.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 5 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for electrical engineering students.

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2027 Best Value Electrical Engineering Schools in Colorado

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in electrical engineering, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Electrical Engineering Schools

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Leading the list is University Of Colorado Denver, our #1 best value for electrical engineering in Colorado. Set in the city of Denver, University Of Colorado Denver is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $10,383, with out-of-state students paying around $29,391. Students borrow a median of $34,500 to complete the electrical engineering program here. Electrical Engineering graduates of University Of Colorado Denver earn a median of $89,464 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 75% of applicants are accepted.

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A rank of #2 makes University Of Colorado At Colorado Springs one of the best values for electrical engineering. Located in the city of Colorado Springs, University Of Colorado At Colorado Springs is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $10,906 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $25,039. Electrical Engineering graduates carry a median of $25,324 in student loans. Electrical Engineering graduates of University Of Colorado At Colorado Springs earn a median of $80,513 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $25,324 median debt. The acceptance rate is 97%.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Colorado State University Fort Collins earned it the #3 place for electrical engineering. Colorado State University Fort Collins is a very large public school located in the city of Fort Collins. In-state tuition and fees average $13,373, while out-of-state students pay about $35,061. Students borrow a median of $25,900 to complete the electrical engineering program here. Early-career electrical engineering graduates make about $78,038. That is a strong return on a $25,900 median debt. Colorado State University Fort Collins admits about 88% of applicants.

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University Of Colorado Boulder came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value electrical engineering schools. Set in the city of Boulder, University Of Colorado Boulder is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $15,214 in tuition and fees, compared with $42,970 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $20,414 to complete the electrical engineering program here. Soon after graduation, electrical engineering degree recipients from University Of Colorado Boulder generally make around $105,255. Set against $20,414 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 78%.

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Colorado School Of Mines is a great value for students pursuing a degree in electrical engineering, landing the #5 spot this year. Located in the suburb of Golden, Colorado School Of Mines is a moderately-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $21,914, with out-of-state students paying around $45,824. Typical student debt for electrical engineering graduates is $22,000. Electrical Engineering graduates of Colorado School Of Mines earn a median of $80,815 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Colorado School Of Mines admits about 61% of applicants.

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 5 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 5 ranked schools only.

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