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Engineering in Colorado

Engineering Schools in Colorado

In 2022-2023, 4,836 students earned their Engineering degrees in CO.

As a degree choice, Engineering is the 4th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Engineering Majors in Colorado

Engineering majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 3,038
Master’s Degree 1,370
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 263
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 263
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 263
Post-Master’s Certificate 116
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 116
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 40
Associate Degree 9

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of engineering majors in Colorado is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.0%
  • Black or African American: 1.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.5%
  • White: 61.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 13.4%
  • Other Races: 6.8%
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Jobs for Engineering Grads in Colorado

In this state, there are 102,840 people employed in jobs related to an engineering degree, compared to 3,969,720 nationwide.

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Wages for Engineering Jobs in Colorado

In this state, engineering grads earn an average of $105,560. Nationwide, they make an average of $101,600.

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There are 10 colleges in Colorado that offer engineering degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

1,493 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
37,437 Total Students

74% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. A typical student attending CU - Boulder will pay a net price of $20,971.

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1,201 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
6,744 Total Students

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.28 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid.

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729 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
32,428 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $18,512. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 84% get financial aid.

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274 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
4,307 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 7 to 1. 98% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.01 years.

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272 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
24,723 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.67 years to graduate. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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208 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
12,380 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.57 years to graduate. This public school has an average net price of $16,772. Of all the students who attend this school, 85% get financial aid.

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131 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
13,856 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.14 years. This private institution charges an average net price of $34,737. 100% of students get financical aid.

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29 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
5,925 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 50% are considered full time. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public school has an average net price of $12,815.

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24 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
3,469 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. It takes the average student 4.38 years to graduate. This public school has an average net price of $14,766.

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Engineering Careers in CO

Some of the careers engineering majors go into include:

Job Title CO Job Growth CO Median Salary
Biomedical Engineers 33% $95,840
Electrical Engineers 17% $97,400
Architectural and Engineering Managers 13% $160,210
Materials Engineers 13% $95,150

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

Major Annual Graduates in CO
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 3,671
Natural Resources & Conservation 999
Physical Sciences 935
Agriculture 894
Mathematics & Statistics 786
Engineering Technologies 643
Architecture/Urban Planning 435
Military Technologies & Sciences 69

View all majors related to Engineering

View Nationwide Engineering Report

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