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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/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

College Factual analyzed 5 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value electrical engineering schools.

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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. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $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. University Of Colorado Denver admits about 75% of applicants.

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University Of Colorado At Colorado Springs came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value electrical engineering schools. University Of Colorado At Colorado Springs is a large public school located in the city of Colorado Springs. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,906, compared with $25,039 for out-of-state students. 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. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 97%.

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Students looking for strong value in electrical engineering will find it at Colorado State University Fort Collins, which ranked #3. Located in the city of Fort Collins, Colorado State University Fort Collins is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $13,373, with out-of-state students paying around $35,061. Electrical Engineering graduates carry a median of $25,900 in student loans. Early-career electrical engineering graduates make about $78,038. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Colorado State University Fort Collins admits about 88% of applicants.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Colorado Boulder earned it the #4 place for electrical engineering. 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, while out-of-state students pay about $42,970. Typical student debt for electrical engineering graduates is $20,414. Early-career electrical engineering graduates make about $105,255. Set against $20,414 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 78% of applicants are accepted.

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Colorado School Of Mines came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value electrical engineering schools. Colorado School Of Mines is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Golden. Students from in state pay about $21,914 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $45,824. Students borrow a median of $22,000 to complete the electrical engineering program here. Early-career electrical engineering graduates make about $80,815. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 61%.

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, 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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