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Civil Engineering Schools in Colorado

496 students earned Civil Eng degrees in Colorado in the 2020-2021 year.

A Civil Engineering major is the 33rd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Civil Engineering Majors in Colorado

Civil Eng majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 329
Master’s Degree 124
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 40
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 40
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 40
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 3
Post-Master’s Certificate 3

Gender Distribution

In Colorado, a civil eng major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of civil eng majors in Colorado is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.8%
  • Black or African American: 2.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 12.1%
  • White: 61.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 14.3%
  • Other Races: 6.3%
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Jobs for Civil Engineering Grads in Colorado

There are 20,510 people in the state and 765,240 people in the nation working in civil eng jobs.

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Wages for Civil Engineering Jobs in Colorado

Civil Eng grads earn an average of $108,130 in the state and $99,410 nationwide.

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There are 5 colleges in Colorado that offer civil eng degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

136 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
32,428 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $18,679. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. Graduates earn an average $44,704 after graduation.

131 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
37,437 Total Students

67% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. In their early career, CU - Boulder grads earn an average salary of $49,393. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

116 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
6,744 Total Students

72% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate of 0.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. A typical student attending Mines will pay a net price of $27,114.

73 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
24,723 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.80%. A typical student attending CU Anschutz will pay a net price of $14,470.

40 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,307 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 99%. The average student takes 4.01 years to complete their degree at USAFA. 6 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

Civil Engineering Careers in CO

Some of the careers civil eng majors go into include:

Job Title CO Job Growth CO Median Salary
Environmental Engineers 33% $92,270
Engineering Professors 29% $101,150
Petroleum Engineers 26% $136,590
Mining and Geological Engineers 23% $98,920
Civil Engineers 23% $86,810
Engineers 17% $111,020
Architectural and Engineering Managers 13% $160,210

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to civil eng.

Major Annual Graduates in CO
Mechanical Engineering 1,108
Electrical Engineering 497
Aeronautical Engineering 463
Chemical Engineering 378
General Engineering 259
Systems Engineering 162
Environmental Engineering 136
Biomedical Engineering 134

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