by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. See how U of Colorado compares to other colleges that offer engineering.
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U of Colorado holds a strong position among schools offering engineering. In particular, it placed #88 out of 681 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Colorado.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Colorado Boulder awarded 938 bachelor’s degrees in engineering.
Engineering graduates with a bachelor’s degree from U of Colorado earn a median of $98,461 a year. This is higher than $71,162, the median for all majors at U of Colorado.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at U of Colorado, engineering students accumulate a median of $20,244 in student loans. This is above $20,170, the typical median for all majors at U of Colorado.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,728 | $41,212 |
| Fees | $1,704 | $1,758 |
Learn more about U of Colorado tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 71% of engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 29% went to women.
The largest share of engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at U of Colorado were White. Roughly 67% 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 bachelor’s in engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 76 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 106 |
| White | 624 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 57 |
| Other Races | 68 |
Among recent graduates, 73% of engineering master’s degrees went to men and 27% went to women.
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 Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 45 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 51 |
| White | 283 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 215 |
| Other Races | 39 |
For the most recent academic year available, 74% of engineering doctoral degrees went to men and 26% went to women.
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 Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 69 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 44 |
| Other Races | 15 |
Here are the demographics of the engineering majors at University of Colorado Boulder.
This engineering program at U of Colorado breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 405 |
| Aeronautical Engineering | 382 |
| Electrical Engineering | 252 |
| General Engineering | 128 |
| Civil Engineering | 126 |
| Environmental Engineering | 86 |
| Chemical Engineering | 84 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 71 |
| Electrical and Computer Engineering | 54 |
| Biochemical Engineering | 48 |
| Architectural Engineering | 37 |
| Engineering Physics | 23 |
| Materials Engineering | 14 |
| Biological Engineering | 3 |
| Robotics Engineering | 3 |