Best Engineering Programs in Colorado (2026)
Engineering programs in Colorado range from research-focused public flagships to applied-engineering programs at smaller schools. The list below is ranked by engineering program strength, ABET accreditation, graduate earnings, and net price.
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#1
Colorado School of Mines
Golden, CO
Net Price
$32,901/yr
Median Earnings
$102,077
Grad Rate
82%
Engineering Share
73.7%
#2
University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO
Net Price
$23,708/yr
Median Earnings
$77,574
Grad Rate
74%
Engineering Share
13.4%
#3
University of Denver
Denver, CO
Net Price
$31,961/yr
Median Earnings
$77,205
Grad Rate
75%
Engineering Share
3.4%
#4
Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO
Net Price
$22,247/yr
Median Earnings
$66,947
Grad Rate
67%
Engineering Share
8.5%
#5
United States Air Force Academy
USAF Academy, CO
Net Price
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Median Earnings
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Grad Rate
86%
Engineering Share
34.7%
#6
University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus
Denver, CO
Net Price
$10,217/yr
Median Earnings
$69,387
Grad Rate
47%
Engineering Share
5.2%
#7
Colorado Christian University
Lakewood, CO
Net Price
$28,605/yr
Median Earnings
$52,025
Grad Rate
67%
Engineering Share
1.1%
#8
University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, CO
Net Price
$14,954/yr
Median Earnings
$61,386
Grad Rate
46%
Engineering Share
5.1%
#9
University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO
Net Price
$18,711/yr
Median Earnings
$56,980
Grad Rate
50%
Engineering Share
0.7%
#10
Colorado State University Pueblo
Pueblo, CO
Net Price
$8,851/yr
Median Earnings
$58,700
Grad Rate
41%
Engineering Share
1.7%
#11
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver, CO
Net Price
$13,803/yr
Median Earnings
$57,612
Grad Rate
32%
Engineering Share
2.0%
#12
Adams State University
Alamosa, CO
Net Price
$8,585/yr
Median Earnings
$51,295
Grad Rate
38%
Engineering Share
0.3%
#13
Fort Lewis College
Durango, CO
Net Price
$20,090/yr
Median Earnings
$49,164
Grad Rate
36%
Engineering Share
3.2%
#14
Red Rocks Community College
Lakewood, CO
Net Price
$5,311/yr
Median Earnings
$50,999
Grad Rate
33%
Engineering Share
1.6%
#15
Front Range Community College
Westminster, CO
Net Price
$7,972/yr
Median Earnings
$50,752
Grad Rate
34%
Engineering Share
0.5%
#16
Arapahoe Community College
Littleton, CO
Net Price
$8,551/yr
Median Earnings
$54,779
Grad Rate
29%
Engineering Share
0.1%
#17
Pueblo Community College
Pueblo, CO
Net Price
$10,810/yr
Median Earnings
$41,726
Grad Rate
33%
Engineering Share
0.1%
#18
Pikes Peak State College
Colorado Springs, CO
Net Price
$4,709/yr
Median Earnings
$45,162
Grad Rate
22%
Engineering Share
0.2%
#19
Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, CO
Net Price
$17,860/yr
Median Earnings
$44,720
Grad Rate
19%
Engineering Share
0.1%
#20
Community College of Denver
Denver, CO
Net Price
$4,799/yr
Median Earnings
$44,120
Grad Rate
17%
Engineering Share
0.5%
Why a Engineering degree?
Engineering bachelor's degrees consistently top the federal earnings data for new graduates. ABET-accredited programs are the standard requirement for licensure and most engineering jobs.
Common career paths: Mechanical Engineer · Civil Engineer · Electrical Engineer · Biomedical Engineer · Environmental Engineer
Typical starting salary range: $72,000–$110,000
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