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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The bachelor's program at CU - Boulder was ranked #21 on College Factual's Best Schools for engineering list. It is also ranked #2 in Colorado.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Colorado Boulder handed out 34 bachelor's degrees in general engineering. This is a decrease of 3% over the previous year when 35 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 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.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at CU - Boulder paid an average of $1,680 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $616 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,910 | $40,297 |
| Fees | $1,646 | $1,646 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,950 | $16,950 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,104 | $3,104 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 34 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in engineering from CU - Boulder. About 68% were men and 32% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 88% of 2022 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 | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
CU - Boulder does not offer an online option for its engineering bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the CU - Boulder Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's engineering program at CU - Boulder make a median salary of $115,924. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all engineering graduates with a master's is $102,396.
Of the 64 students who graduated with a Master’s in engineering from CU - Boulder in 2022, 72% were men and 28% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at CU - Boulder are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of students fell into 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 | 4 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 48 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the engineering majors at University of Colorado Boulder.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering | 374 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 341 |
| Electrical Engineering | 160 |
| Civil Engineering | 133 |
| Environmental Engineering | 93 |
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