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General Engineering Schools in Colorado

259 students earned Engineering degrees in Colorado in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, General Engineering is the 61st most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of General Engineering Majors in Colorado

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 178
Bachelor’s Degree 59
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 16
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 16
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 16
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 6
Post-Master’s Certificate 6

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: 3.5%
  • Black or African American: 1.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.3%
  • White: 60.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 15.1%
  • Other Races: 12.4%
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Jobs for General Engineering Grads in Colorado

There are 6,890 people in the state and 367,850 people in the nation working in engineering jobs.

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Wages for General Engineering Jobs in Colorado

A typical salary for a engineering grad in the state is $111,610, compared to a typical salary of $113,680 nationwide.

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There are 8 colleges in Colorado that offer engineering degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

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

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $20,967. 67% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The average student takes 4.38 years to complete their degree at CU - Boulder.

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

Graduates earn an average $44,704 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 72% are considered full time. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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

85% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Graduates earn an average $40,762 after graduation. This public school has an average net price of $15,648.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
3,469 Total Students

The average student takes 4.38 years to complete their degree at FLC. 95% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

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

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.80%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $48,167 a year. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

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

The student loan default rate of 0.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $76,135 a year. The average student takes 4.28 years to complete their degree at Mines.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,307 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.01 years to graduate. 99% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 6 to 1.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
13,856 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.14 years to graduate. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 90% of students receive it. Graduates earn an average $51,490 after graduation.

General Engineering Careers in CO

Some of the careers engineering majors go into include:

Job Title CO Job Growth CO Median Salary
Engineering Professors 29% $101,150
Engineers 17% $111,020
Architectural and Engineering Managers 13% $160,210

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

Major Annual Graduates in CO
Mechanical Engineering 1,108
Electrical Engineering 497
Civil Engineering 496
Aeronautical Engineering 463
Chemical Engineering 378
Systems Engineering 162
Environmental Engineering 136
Biomedical Engineering 134

View all majors related to General Engineering

View Nationwide General Engineering Report

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