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University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, CO · Public · General
University of Colorado Colorado Springs is a public institution in Colorado Springs, CO. With a 97% admission rate and 1,240 combined SAT (75th percentile). Enrolls 8,870 students, offers 24 programs with earnings data, and has a 44% completion rate. Earnings are weighted by the number of graduates reporting in each program to reflect the typical student outcome. Payback period estimates how many years of earnings it takes to recoup total degree cost using net price after financial aid.
Admission Rate
97%
SAT Combined (75th)
1,240
Enrollment
8,870
Completion Rate
44%
Cost of Attendance
$23,713
In-State Tuition
$9,712
Out-of-State Tuition
$20,492
Programs
24
1-Year vs 5-Year Earnings — 24 Programs
STEMEngineeringHealthBusinessLiberal ArtsOtherCost ($24K)
Showing 24 of 24 programs
| Compare | # | Program ⇕ | Credential ⇕ | 1yr Earnings ↓ | 5yr Earnings ⇕ | Cost ⇕ | ROI ⇕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Computer EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $82,084 | — | $23,713 | 3.5x | |
| 2 | Electrical, Electronics and Communications EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $80,513 | $93,250 | $23,713 | 3.4x | |
| 3 | Computer ScienceBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $77,761 | $107,464 | $23,713 | 3.3x | |
| 4 | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $71,864 | $80,208 | $23,713 | 3.0x | |
| 5 | Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $70,440 | $90,079 | $23,713 | 3.0x | |
| 6 | Computer Software and Media ApplicationsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $62,018 | — | $23,713 | 2.6x | |
| 7 | EconomicsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $46,748 | $59,346 | $23,713 | 2.0x | |
| 8 | Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $43,326 | $64,312 | $23,713 | 1.8x | |
| 9 | Criminal Justice and CorrectionsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $42,199 | $53,733 | $23,713 | 1.8x | |
| 10 | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $40,198 | — | $23,713 | 1.7x | |
| 11 | HistoryBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $38,276 | $44,119 | $23,713 | 1.6x | |
| 12 | Political Science and GovernmentBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $37,295 | $48,164 | $23,713 | 1.6x | |
| 13 | MathematicsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $37,197 | — | $23,713 | 1.6x | |
| 14 | Communication and Media StudiesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $37,002 | $49,311 | $23,713 | 1.6x | |
| 15 | Geography and CartographyBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $36,426 | $52,181 | $23,713 | 1.5x | |
| 16 | English Language and Literature, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $34,627 | $43,163 | $23,713 | 1.5x | |
| 17 | Psychology, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $34,607 | $45,563 | $23,713 | 1.5x | |
| 18 | Physiology, Pathology and Related SciencesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $32,629 | — | $23,713 | 1.4x | |
| 19 | PhilosophyBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $32,480 | $36,118 | $23,713 | 1.4x | |
| 20 | Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $32,393 | $55,409 | $23,713 | 1.4x | |
| 21 | Biology, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $32,374 | $51,834 | $23,713 | 1.4x | |
| 22 | Visual and Performing Arts, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $30,966 | $32,227 | $23,713 | 1.3x | |
| 23 | SociologyBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $27,226 | $45,272 | $23,713 | 1.1x | |
| 24 | AnthropologyBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | — | $42,366 | $23,713 | — |