University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO · Public · 4-year
Official websiteCost and results
Average net price per year$25,346After grants and scholarships
Graduation rate74%Share of students who finish
Typical debt$19,500Median federal loans at graduation
Admission rate78%Share of applicants admitted
College Scorecard, 2024 data. All figures are estimates.
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students who got federal aid, by family income.
| Family income per year | Average net price per year |
|---|---|
| $0 to $30,000 | $14,231 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $14,381 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $18,828 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $26,915 |
| $110,001 or more | $34,818 |
College Scorecard, 2024 data. All figures are estimates.
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Majors here that lead to CollegePul careers
Earnings are the median for graduates of each program, 1 and 4 years after graduating.
| Major | After 1 year | After 4 years | Leads to |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space EngineeringBachelor’s | $81,835 | $116,350 | Aerospace engineer |
| Applied MathematicsBachelor’s | No data | No data | Actuary, Data scientist, Financial analyst, Statistician |
| Biochemical EngineeringBachelor’s | $70,668 | $89,262 | Chemical engineer |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBachelor’s | $50,474 | $68,488 | Dentist, Optometrist, Pharmacist, Physician assistant, Physician (doctor), Veterinarian |
| Biomedical/Medical EngineeringBachelor’s | No data | No data | Biomedical engineer |
| Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor’s | $56,014 | $86,441 | Actuary, Management analyst (consultant) |
| Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical SciencesBachelor’s | $43,192 | $68,579 | Medical laboratory scientist |
| Chemical EngineeringBachelor’s | $70,359 | $95,780 | Biomedical engineer, Chemical engineer |
| ChemistryBachelor’s | No data | No data | Data scientist, Dentist, High school teacher, Optometrist, Pharmacist, Physician assistant, Physician (doctor) |
| Civil EngineeringBachelor’s | $73,033 | $94,960 | Civil engineer |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsBachelor’s | No data | No data | High school teacher |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and ServicesBachelor’s | $24,628 | $62,119 | Speech-language pathologist |
| Computer EngineeringBachelor’s | $86,211 | $115,181 | Computer hardware engineer, Computer network architect, Software developer |
| Computer ScienceBachelor’s | $77,385 | $121,952 | Data scientist, Information security analyst, Software developer, Web developer |
| East Asian Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsBachelor’s | No data | No data | High school teacher |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population BiologyBachelor’s | $37,184 | $53,429 | Statistician |
| EconomicsBachelor’s | $51,521 | $73,319 | Data scientist, High school teacher, Lawyer, Market research analyst, Statistician |
| Electrical and Computer EngineeringBachelor’s | No data | No data | Computer hardware engineer, Electrical engineer |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringBachelor’s | $88,957 | $100,631 | Aerospace engineer, Computer hardware engineer, Electrical engineer |
| English Language and Literature, GeneralBachelor’s | $31,825 | $54,085 | High school teacher, Lawyer |
| Fine and Studio ArtsBachelor’s | $17,501 | $47,297 | High school teacher |
| Germanic Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsBachelor’s | No data | No data | High school teacher |
| HistoryBachelor’s | $37,044 | $49,401 | High school teacher |
| Information Science/StudiesBachelor’s | No data | No data | Software developer |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and ServicesBachelor’s | No data | No data | High school teacher |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative MethodsBachelor’s | No data | No data | Actuary, Data scientist, Management analyst (consultant), Statistician |
| MathematicsBachelor’s | $41,176 | $90,635 | Data scientist, High school teacher, Statistician |
| Mechanical EngineeringBachelor’s | $66,089 | $93,073 | Aerospace engineer, Mechanical engineer |
| MusicBachelor’s | No data | $38,701 | High school teacher |
| PhilosophyBachelor’s | No data | No data | Lawyer |
| PhysicsBachelor’s | $41,874 | $75,764 | High school teacher |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related SciencesBachelor’s | $33,926 | $71,444 | Physical therapist, Physician (doctor) |
| Political Science and GovernmentBachelor’s | $39,954 | $69,651 | High school teacher, Lawyer |
| Psychology, GeneralBachelor’s | $30,176 | $56,867 | Occupational therapist |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsBachelor’s | No data | No data | High school teacher |
| StatisticsBachelor’s | No data | No data | Actuary, Data scientist, Statistician |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsBachelor’s | No data | No data | Elementary school teacher, High school teacher |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasBachelor’s | No data | No data | Elementary school teacher, High school teacher |
College Scorecard, 2024 data. All figures are estimates.