University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
Quick Stats
Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at University of Colorado Colorado Springs, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 37% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 33rd percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (CO wage index 1.14). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
| Major | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | vs. national | Rank (pay) | Rank (wage-adj.) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | $82,084 | $121,678 | +12% | #34 of 189 | #65 | $23,500 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $80,513 | $113,627 | +13% | #23 of 258 | #67 | $24,500 |
| Computer Science | $77,761 | $97,001 | -9% | #190 of 349 | #248 | $25,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $70,440 | $91,192 | -1% | #159 of 318 | #267 | $22,000 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $71,864 | $78,904 | -11% | #766 of 966 | #942 | $19,500 |
| Economics | $46,748 | $75,209 | -9% | #225 of 368 | #261 | $21,375 |
| Mathematics | $37,197 | $69,992 | +1% | #157 of 309 | #194 | $22,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $43,326 | $66,553 | -2% | #501 of 1176 | #742 | $20,000 |
| Political Science and Government | $37,295 | $63,538 | +0% | #241 of 565 | #319 | $16,875 |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | $62,018 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | $32,393 | $60,605 | -1% | #72 of 156 | #93 | $20,000 |
| Biology | $32,374 | $54,639 | -5% | #537 of 841 | #691 | $19,625 |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences | $32,629 | $53,284 | -14% | #55 of 64 | #61 | $18,000 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $42,199 | $53,198 | -4% | #391 of 660 | #538 | $17,750 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $37,002 | $50,692 | -10% | #425 of 660 | #534 | $17,535 |
| Philosophy | $32,480 | $49,909 | -8% | #64 of 86 | #71 | $25,000 |
| Geography and Cartography | $36,426 | $48,892 | -15% | #111 of 117 | #111 | $17,500 |
| Psychology | $34,607 | $48,725 | -4% | #618 of 1027 | #821 | $20,500 |
| Sociology | $27,226 | $46,444 | -12% | #365 of 462 | #421 | $21,500 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $40,198 | $46,244 | -2% | #418 of 680 | #614 | $25,000 |
| History | $38,276 | $43,949 | -13% | #396 of 459 | #437 | $18,000 |
| English Language and Literature | $34,627 | $42,627 | -12% | #452 of 576 | #515 | $22,000 |
| Visual and Performing Arts | $30,966 | $37,628 | -10% | #54 of 68 | #61 | $24,500 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
The University of Colorado Colorado Springs Town Property Report
- Avg home value near campus: $437,033
- Avg rent near campus: $1,535/mo
- Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 80903 (3.6% cap, Colorado Springs)
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🏆 Where University of Colorado Colorado Springs Ranks
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Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,738 | $22,255 |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $28,190 | $38,970 |
Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | $11,562 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $11,986 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $14,717 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $20,289 |
| $110,001+ | $21,830 |
Programs & Career Paths
Top Degree Programs
Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.
Related Career Paths
Careers that graduates from University of Colorado Colorado Springs's top programs commonly pursue.
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- Outcomes (C+): Graduation and retention rates
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- Experience (B+): Campus life and learning format
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology