Architectural Engineering at University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO · Bachelor's Degree · about 31 graduates a year
University of Colorado Boulder graduates in architectural engineering earn 0% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 16% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Colorado Boulder Compares for Architectural Engineering
All 16 colleges reporting architectural engineering earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Auburn University Auburn, AL | $97,759 | $110,965 | #1 | $77,115 |
| 2 | Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus University Park, PA | $94,483 | $96,090 | #3 | $80,070 |
| 3 | The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX | $93,710 | $95,276 | #4 | $73,510 |
| 4 | California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo, CA | $92,767 | $84,412 | #12 | $80,481 |
| 5 | University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Cincinnati, OH | $92,687 | $98,911 | #2 | $72,691 |
| 6 | Kansas State University Manhattan, KS | $91,336 | $94,822 | #5 | $74,091 |
| 7 | University of Colorado Boulder Boulder, CO | $89,797 | $83,978 | #13 | $72,567 |
| 8 | Milwaukee School of Engineering Milwaukee, WI | $88,756 | $92,355 | #6 | — |
| 9 | Drexel University Philadelphia, PA | $85,839 | $87,299 | #10 | $76,272 |
| 10 | Missouri University of Science and Technology Rolla, MO | $85,754 | $91,946 | #7 | $73,274 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Colorado Boulder architectural engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $72,567 one year after graduating and $89,797 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Colorado Boulder rank for architectural engineering?
Among 16 colleges reporting earnings for architectural engineering graduates, University of Colorado Boulder ranks #7 by median pay four years after graduation, and #13 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is architectural engineering at University of Colorado Boulder worth it?
Its graduates earn 0% more than the national median for architectural engineering ($89,406), and the median federal debt at graduation is $14,500.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.