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University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO · Public · Public Flagship
University of Colorado Boulder is a public institution in Boulder, CO. With a 83% admission rate and 1,420 combined SAT (75th percentile). Enrolls 31,578 students, offers 46 programs with earnings data, and has a 75% 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
83%
SAT Combined (75th)
1,420
Enrollment
31,578
Completion Rate
75%
Cost of Attendance
$33,466
In-State Tuition
$16,430
Out-of-State Tuition
$41,943
Programs
47
1-Year vs 5-Year Earnings — 46 Programs
STEMEngineeringHealthBusinessLiberal ArtsOtherCost ($33K)
Showing 46 of 46 programs
| Compare | # | Program ⇕ | Credential ⇕ | 1yr Earnings ↓ | 5yr Earnings ⇕ | Cost ⇕ | ROI ⇕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Electrical, Electronics and Communications EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $88,957 | $107,891 | $33,466 | 2.7x | |
| 2 | Computer EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $86,211 | $107,650 | $33,466 | 2.6x | |
| 3 | Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $81,835 | $103,431 | $33,466 | 2.4x | |
| 4 | Computer ScienceBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $77,385 | $122,521 | $33,466 | 2.3x | |
| 5 | Civil EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $73,033 | $85,000 | $33,466 | 2.2x | |
| 6 | Architectural EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $72,567 | $90,523 | $33,466 | 2.2x | |
| 7 | Biochemical EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $70,668 | $99,194 | $33,466 | 2.1x | |
| 8 | Chemical EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $70,359 | $115,257 | $33,466 | 2.1x | |
| 9 | Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $66,089 | $91,715 | $33,466 | 2.0x | |
| 10 | Environmental/Environmental Health EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $63,049 | $84,918 | $33,466 | 1.9x | |
| 11 | Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $56,014 | $91,156 | $33,466 | 1.7x | |
| 12 | EconomicsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $51,521 | $79,838 | $33,466 | 1.5x | |
| 13 | Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $50,474 | $69,313 | $33,466 | 1.5x | |
| 14 | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $48,229 | — | $33,466 | 1.4x | |
| 15 | Geological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $46,263 | $61,825 | $33,466 | 1.4x | |
| 16 | Astronomy and AstrophysicsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $45,066 | $62,122 | $33,466 | 1.3x | |
| 17 | Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical SciencesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $43,192 | $63,623 | $33,466 | 1.3x | |
| 18 | Environmental DesignBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $42,401 | $68,017 | $33,466 | 1.3x | |
| 19 | Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied CommunicationBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $42,218 | — | $33,466 | 1.3x | |
| 20 | PhysicsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $41,874 | $69,490 | $33,466 | 1.3x | |
| 21 | MathematicsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $41,176 | $82,787 | $33,466 | 1.2x | |
| 22 | Political Science and GovernmentBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $39,954 | $74,672 | $33,466 | 1.2x | |
| 23 | Communication and Media StudiesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $39,738 | $66,999 | $33,466 | 1.2x | |
| 24 | SociologyBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $37,958 | $59,670 | $33,466 | 1.1x | |
| 25 | Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population BiologyBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $37,184 | $55,519 | $33,466 | 1.1x |
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