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Mechanical Engineering in Colorado

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Mechanical Engineering Schools in Colorado

In 2020-2021, 95 students earned their ME Tech degrees in CO.

In terms of popularity, Mechanical Engineering is the 120th most popular major in the state out of a total 278 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Mechanical Engineering Majors in Colorado

ME Tech majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 76
Associate Degree 13
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 6
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 6

Gender Distribution

In Colorado, a ME tech major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of ME tech majors in Colorado is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.1%
  • Black or African American: 1.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 20.0%
  • White: 71.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.1%
  • Other Races: 5.3%
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Jobs for Mechanical Engineering Grads in Colorado

There are 12,570 people in the state and 699,620 people in the nation working in ME tech jobs.

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Wages for Mechanical Engineering Jobs in Colorado

In this state, ME tech grads earn an average of $68,690. Nationwide, they make an average of $58,240.

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There are 4 colleges in Colorado that offer ME tech degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

52 Degrees in Major Awarded
28% Graduation Rate
19,086 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $40,336 after graduation. Most students complete their degree in 4.92 years. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

#2

Colorado Mesa University

Grand Junction
23 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
9,110 Total Students

In their early career, Colorado Mesa grads earn an average salary of $34,519. Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,118.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
32% Graduation Rate
5,925 Total Students

A typical student attending Colorado State University - Pueblo will pay a net price of $13,695. In their early career, Colorado State University - Pueblo grads earn an average salary of $42,908. The student loan default rate of 8.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,001 Total Students

A typical student attending Arapahoe Community College will pay a net price of $10,265. The student to faculty ratio is 23 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 22% are considered full time.

Mechanical Engineering Careers in CO

Some of the careers ME tech majors go into include:

Job Title CO Job Growth CO Median Salary
Mechanical Engineering Technicians 9% $67,190
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 7% $46,220
Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technicians 3% $81,200

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to ME tech.

Major Annual Graduates in CO
Construction Engineering 212
General Engineering Technology 81
Electronics Engineering 60
Engineering-Related Fields 58
Civil Engineering 31
Architectural Engineering 27
Drafting & Design Engineering 26
Environmental Control Technology 20

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