# University of Colorado Boulder: Electrical Engineering (bachelor's)

Boulder, CO. IPEDS 126614, CIP 14.10. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-colorado-boulder/majors/electrical-engineering

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $88,957
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $100,631 (U.S. median for this major: $98,697 across 257 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $20,414 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in CO: 4 of 5 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the CO median for this major (5 colleges, $106,012): -$5,381
- Versus the U.S. median: +$1,934

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.26 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $100,631 minus $40,610 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in CO (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $14,231 | $60,624 | 1.0 years |
| 30-48k | $14,381 | $61,263 | 1.0 years |
| 48-75k | $18,828 | $80,207 | 1.3 years |
| 75-110k | $26,915 | $114,658 | 1.9 years |
| 110k+ | $34,818 | $148,325 | 2.5 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Electrical Engineering at CO colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Colorado Colorado Springs | $113,627 | $25,324 | $15,788 | 47% |
| University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus | $110,754 | $34,500 | $11,900 | 46% |
| Colorado School of Mines | $106,012 | $22,000 | $28,690 | 82% |
| University of Colorado Boulder | $100,631 | $20,414 | $25,346 | 74% |
| Colorado State University-Fort Collins | $99,172 | $25,900 | $21,279 | 67% |

## Careers
- Electrical engineer (SOC 17-2071): median wage $130,170 Boulder, CO, $120,760 CO, $120,630 U.S.; U.S. jobs 9.9% by 2035
- Architectural and Engineering Managers (SOC 11-9041): median wage $203,420 Boulder, CO, $183,810 CO, $171,270 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.5% by 2035
- Computer Hardware Engineers (SOC 17-2061): median wage $161,720 Boulder, CO, $156,080 CO, $161,740 U.S.; U.S. jobs 9.1% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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