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Mechanical Engineering at University of Colorado Boulder

What traits are you looking for in a school for Mechanical Engineering, consider the program at University of Colorado Boulder. Get started with the following essential facts.

University of Colorado Boulder is located in Boulder, CO.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 405 mechanical engineering degrees were awarded at University of Colorado Boulder.

Online Class Availability at University of Colorado Boulder

Many students take online classes at University of Colorado Boulder. Among 38,799 students, 797 (2%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 14,197 (37%) took at least some classes online.

Mechanical Engineering Rankings at University of Colorado Boulder

Rankings can help you compare University of Colorado Boulder’s Mechanical Engineering program against peer institutions.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Colorado	#1 of 6
Best Schools (Quality)	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#2 of 20
Best Value	Colorado	#4 of 6
Best Value	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#18 of 20
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#72 of 365
Best Value	Nationwide	#234 of 364

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Colorado	#1 of 6
Best Schools (Quality)	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#2 of 20
Best Value	Colorado	#4 of 6
Best Value	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#18 of 20
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#72 of 365
Best Value	Nationwide	#234 of 364

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Colorado	#1 of 6
Best Schools (Quality)	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#2 of 20
Best Value	Colorado	#4 of 6
Best Value	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#18 of 20
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#72 of 365
Best Value	Nationwide	#234 of 364

Earnings for Mechanical Engineering Graduates from University of Colorado Boulder

Graduates of University of Colorado Boulder’s Mechanical Engineering program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$66,072
2 years	$65,177
3 years	$77,033
4 years	$84,910
5 years	$96,378

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Mechanical Engineering graduates from University of Colorado Boulder report median earnings of $84,910, compared with $71,162 for all University of Colorado Boulder graduates — about 19% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Mechanical Engineering graduates from University of Colorado Boulder comes in at $20,500.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of Mechanical Engineering graduates at University of Colorado Boulder, by degree type.

Program-wide, Mechanical Engineering graduates at University of Colorado Boulder are 20% women (79) and 80% men (326).

Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at University of Colorado Boulder

Among the 283 bachelor’s mechanical engineering degrees awarded at University of Colorado Boulder, 20% were women (56) and 80% were men (227).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Mechanical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Colorado Boulder.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	200
Hispanic / Latino	37
Black / African American	3
Asian	18
Two or More Races	16
International (Nonresident)	8
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 26% of Mechanical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Colorado Boulder, below the national average of 34%.*

Mechanical Engineering Master’s Program at University of Colorado Boulder

Of the 101 master’s mechanical engineering graduates at University of Colorado Boulder, 21% were women (21) and 79% were men (80).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Mechanical Engineering master’s degree recipients at University of Colorado Boulder.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	45
Hispanic / Latino	8
Black / African American	1
Asian	8
Two or More Races	4
International (Nonresident)	35

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 21% of Mechanical Engineering master’s degree recipients at University of Colorado Boulder, below the national average of 23%.*

Mechanical Engineering Doctoral Program at University of Colorado Boulder

Of the 21 doctoral mechanical engineering degrees awarded at University of Colorado Boulder, 10% were women (2) and 90% were men (19).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Mechanical Engineering doctoral degree recipients at University of Colorado Boulder.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	7
Asian	3
American Indian / Alaska Native	1
International (Nonresident)	8
Unknown	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 19% of Mechanical Engineering doctoral degree recipients at University of Colorado Boulder, above the national average of 13%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Mechanical Engineering Concentrations at University of Colorado Boulder

The Mechanical Engineering program at University of Colorado Boulder offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Mechanical Engineering	405

Top-Paying Careers for Mechanical Engineering Graduates

Graduates of the Mechanical Engineering program at University of Colorado Boulder pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying careers for Mechanical Engineering graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Fuel Cell Engineers	$137,020
Automotive Engineers	$107,733
Architectural and Engineering Managers	$101,277
Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers	$89,263
Cost Estimators	$80,966
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary	$79,889
Mechanical Engineers	$79,543
Aerospace Engineers	$63,328

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.