by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. Also, learn how CU - Boulder ranks among other schools offering degrees in engineering.
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CU - Boulder was ranked #21 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for engineering majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Colorado.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Colorado Boulder handed out 35 bachelor's degrees in general engineering. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 37 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 61 students received their master’s degree in engineering from CU - Boulder. This makes it the #11 most popular school for engineering master’s degree candidates in the country.
Engineering majors graduating with a master's degree from CU - Boulder make a median salary of $105,752 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all engineering graduates with a master's is $89,427.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the engineering majors at University of Colorado Boulder.
Of the 35 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in engineering from CU - Boulder in 2021, 63% were men and 37% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 66% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Colorado Boulder with a bachelor's in engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 5 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 61 engineering majors earned their master's degree from CU - Boulder. Of these graduates, 77% were men and 23% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 66% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Colorado Boulder with a master's in engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 40 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 5 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering | 370 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 329 |
| Electrical Engineering | 166 |
| Civil Engineering | 131 |
| Chemical Engineering | 114 |
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