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Mechanical Engineering at University of Colorado Boulder

235 Bachelor's Degrees
71 Master's Degrees
18 Doctor's Degrees
The Mechanical Engineering major is part of the engineering program at University of Colorado Boulder.

Here, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how CU - Boulder ranks among other schools offering degrees in me.

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Mechanical Engineering Degrees Available at CU - Boulder

CU - Boulder ME Rankings

The bachelor's program at CU - Boulder was ranked #84 on College Factual's Best Schools for me list. It is also ranked #2 in Colorado.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Mechanical Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools 61
Best Mechanical Engineering Master’s Degree Schools 64
Best Mechanical Engineering Graduate Degree Schools 67
Best Mechanical Engineering Schools 84
Best Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools 85

Popularity of ME at CU - Boulder

During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Colorado Boulder handed out 235 bachelor's degrees in mechanical engineering. This is a decrease of 2% over the previous year when 240 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 71 students received their master’s degree in me from CU - Boulder. This makes it the #27 most popular school for me master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 18 students received their doctoral degrees in me in 2022, making the school the #25 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

How Much Do ME Graduates from CU - Boulder Make?

$62,457 Bachelor's Median Salary
$76,200 Master's Median Salary

Salary of ME Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

The median salary of me students who receive their bachelor's degree at CU - Boulder is $62,457. This is less than $65,192, which is the national median of all me majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.

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How Much Student Debt Do ME Graduates from CU - Boulder Have?

$18,958 Bachelor's Median Debt
$41,000 Master's Median Debt

Student Debt of ME Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

While getting their bachelor's degree at CU - Boulder, me students borrow a median amount of $18,958 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all me bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $22,899.

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The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the me program at CU - Boulder is $641 per month.

Student Debt of ME Graduates with a Master's Degree

At CU - Boulder, a typical me student working on their master's degree borrrows about $41,000 in student loans. This is not favorable since the median amount of student debt for all me master's graduates is $28,000.

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How Much Does a Bachelor’s in ME from CU - Boulder Cost?

$15,556 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)
$18,958 Average Student Debt

CU - Boulder Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at CU - Boulder paid an average of $1,680 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $616 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.

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

Learn more about CU - Boulder tuition and fees.

CU - Boulder Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Program Diversity

Of the 235 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in me from CU - Boulder in 2022, 84% were men and 16% were women.

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The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at CU - Boulder are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 72% 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 bachelor's in me.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 12
Black or African American 2
Hispanic or Latino 31
White 169
Non-Resident Aliens 8
Other Races 13

Does CU - Boulder Offer an Online BS in ME?

Online degrees for the CU - Boulder me bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the CU - Boulder Online Learning page.

Salary of ME Graduates with a Master's Degree

Graduates of the master's me program at CU - Boulder make a median salary of $76,200. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $81,943.

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CU - Boulder Mechanical Engineering Master’s Program Diversity

Of the 88 me students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from CU - Boulder, about 75% were men and 25% were women.

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The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% 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 master's in me.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 2
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 7
White 59
Non-Resident Aliens 16
Other Races 4

ME Student Diversity at CU - Boulder

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the me majors at University of Colorado Boulder.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering 374
Electrical Engineering 160
Civil Engineering 133
General Engineering 98
Environmental Engineering 93

View All Mechanical Engineering Related Majors >

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