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.
#1
Colorado School of Mines
Golden, CO
Net Price
$28,690/yr
Median Earnings
$97,335
Grad Rate
81%
Engineering Share
72.2%
#2
University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO
Net Price
$25,346/yr
Median Earnings
$69,738
Grad Rate
75%
Engineering Share
14.1%
#3
University of Denver
Denver, CO
Net Price
$36,131/yr
Median Earnings
$71,155
Grad Rate
77%
Engineering Share
4.1%
#4
Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO
Net Price
$21,279/yr
Median Earnings
$60,543
Grad Rate
67%
Engineering Share
8.6%
#5
United States Air Force Academy
USAF Academy, CO
Net Price
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Median Earnings
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Grad Rate
88%
Engineering Share
35.4%
#6
University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus
Denver, CO
Net Price
$11,900/yr
Median Earnings
$64,270
Grad Rate
47%
Engineering Share
6.4%
#7
Colorado Christian University
Lakewood, CO
Net Price
$29,500/yr
Median Earnings
$50,416
Grad Rate
60%
Engineering Share
0.6%
#8
University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, CO
Net Price
$15,788/yr
Median Earnings
$54,659
Grad Rate
46%
Engineering Share
5.0%
#9
University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO
Net Price
$17,760/yr
Median Earnings
$52,231
Grad Rate
51%
Engineering Share
1.1%
#10
Colorado State University Pueblo
Pueblo, CO
Net Price
$10,051/yr
Median Earnings
$55,563
Grad Rate
39%
Engineering Share
3.1%
#11
Fort Lewis College
Durango, CO
Net Price
$17,296/yr
Median Earnings
$46,349
Grad Rate
39%
Engineering Share
3.0%
#12
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver, CO
Net Price
$15,327/yr
Median Earnings
$52,093
Grad Rate
31%
Engineering Share
1.8%
#13
Red Rocks Community College
Lakewood, CO
Net Price
$9,044/yr
Median Earnings
$46,288
Grad Rate
35%
Engineering Share
1.1%
#14
Front Range Community College
Westminster, CO
Net Price
$13,031/yr
Median Earnings
$45,910
Grad Rate
33%
Engineering Share
0.3%
#15
Pikes Peak State College
Colorado Springs, CO
Net Price
$6,007/yr
Median Earnings
$40,796
Grad Rate
22%
Engineering Share
0.1%
#16
Community College of Denver
Denver, CO
Net Price
$9,450/yr
Median Earnings
$39,095
Grad Rate
18%
Engineering Share
0.8%
#17
Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, CO
Net Price
$16,745/yr
Median Earnings
$37,180
Grad Rate
18%
Engineering Share
0.1%
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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