2023 Best Value Engineering Schools in Colorado
Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices
Finding the Best Engineering School for You
Engineering is one of the most popular subjects to study in Colorado. With 4,398 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, it ranked 4th out of all the majors we track in the state.
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Value Engineering Schools in Colorado ranking. This report analyzed 7 schools in Colorado to see which ones offered the best value programs for engineering students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.
This ranking is not just a list of inexpensive schools. We also consider each school's quality, since we believe a low-quality school may not be a 'bargain' at any price. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.
For nationwide and regional rankings, we use out-of-state tuition and fees in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.
Best Colorado Schools for Affordable Quality in Engineering
Our analysis found University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus to be the best value school for engineering students who want to pursue a degree in Colorado. CU Anschutz is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Denver.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at CU Anschutz are $9,384 per year. On average, engineering graduates from CU Anschutz take out $32,057 in student loans while working on their degree.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, CU Anschutz also is in the top 20% of our Best Engineering Schools in Colorado ranking.
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The excellent programs at Colorado State University - Pueblo helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best engineering schools in Colorado. Located in the midsize city of Pueblo, Colorado State University - Pueblo is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Colorado State University - Pueblo are $9,005 a year. On average, engineering graduates from Colorado State University - Pueblo take out $30,750 in student loans while working on their degree.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Colorado Boulder. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Value Engineering Schools in Colorado list. CU - Boulder is a fairly large public school located in the city of Boulder.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at CU - Boulder are $12,610 per year. While working on their degree, engineering majors at CU - Boulder accumulate an average of around $23,506 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $579, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
CU - Boulder not only placed well in our value ranking, but it is also #5 on our Best Engineering Schools in Colorado list.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Colorado State University - Fort Collins. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Value Engineering Schools in Colorado list. Located in the midsize city of Fort Collins, Colorado State is a public college with a very large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Colorado State are $12,188 a year. The average amount in student loans that engineering majors at Colorado State take out is $26,269. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $325, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
Colorado State also made our Best Engineering Schools in Colorado list, coming in at #3.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Colorado School of Mines is a great value for engineering students. Located in the large suburb of Golden, Mines is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Mines are $19,538 per year. While working on their degree, engineering majors at Mines accumulate an average of around $25,267 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $553, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
Mines did well in our overall quality rankings, too. It placed #1 on our Best Engineering Schools in Colorado list.
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With a ranking of #6, University of Colorado at Colorado Springs did quite well on this year’s best value schools for engineering students. Located in the large city of Colorado Springs, UCCS is a public college with a fairly large student population.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UCCS are $10,994 per year. While working on their degree, engineering majors at UCCS accumulate an average of around $21,858 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $471.
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With a ranking of #7, University of Denver did quite well on this year’s best value schools for engineering students. DU is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Denver.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at DU are $54,819 a year. After completing their degree, engineering graduates from DU carry an average student debtload of $24,424.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Utah | 2,169 |
| Montana | 700 |
| Idaho | 877 |
| Wyoming | 327 |
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| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer & Information Sciences | 254,454 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 177,778 |
| Engineering Technologies | 85,188 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 52,396 |
| Physical Sciences | 50,306 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 7 schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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