University of Colorado Boulder Rankings by Salary Score
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University of Colorado Boulder's Top Rankings
University of Colorado Boulder is ranked on 6 lists of the best colleges by earnings one year out of college.
Salary and Debt by Major at University of Colorado Boulder
We calculated a salary score for each of University of Colorado Boulder's programs by comparing program-specific median alumni earnings to median alumni earnings for the same program across all schools that provide this data. This way, students can compare the relative salary strength of a specific major at University of Colorado Boulder to the same major at other schools. A school's overall score by level is based on the school's by-program performance weighted by student enrollment in each program. Data is sourced from the December 2020 release of the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and reflects median alumni debt upon graduation and median alumni earnings in the year after graduation for students who received federal financial aid. Debt and salary numbers are shown rounded to the nearest $10.
Salary Scores for CU Boulder Bachelor's Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering | $23,000 | $73,380 | |
| Anthropology | $17,500 | $26,060 | |
| Applied Mathematics | Not Reported | $64,490 | |
| Architectural Engineering | Not Reported | $65,490 | |
| Astronomy and Astrophysics | $18,140 | $42,120 | |
| Biochemical Engineering | $24,710 | $52,110 | |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | $20,500 | $36,040 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $18,540 | $54,310 | |
| Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences | $20,500 | $32,570 | |
| Chemical Engineering | $24,500 | $65,610 | |
| Chemistry | $22,950 | $46,670 | |
| Civil Engineering | $18,710 | $62,580 | |
| Communication and Media Studies | $16,720 | $42,470 | |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $18,500 | $21,230 | |
| Computer Engineering | $16,640 | $73,320 | |
| Computer Science | $25,000 | $73,770 | |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | Not Reported | $24,040 | |
| East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | Not Reported | $20,140 | |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology | $19,500 | $31,720 | |
| Economics | $19,500 | $47,910 | |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | $27,000 | $67,160 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | $20,000 | $29,690 | |
| Environmental Design | $20,580 | $41,190 | |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering | $25,000 | $55,960 | |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | $17,300 | $20,990 | |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | $21,250 | $30,500 | |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $19,500 | $25,190 | |
| Geography and Cartography | $22,250 | $34,700 | |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | $21,940 | $39,930 | |
| History | $18,810 | $32,770 | |
| International/Global Studies | $19,500 | $33,460 | |
| Journalism | $18,040 | $40,680 | |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | Not Reported | $29,140 | |
| Mathematics | $18,000 | $46,670 | |
| Mechanical Engineering | $20,000 | $62,900 | |
| Music | $19,000 | $27,580 | |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $17,500 | $32,930 | |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | $20,500 | $30,620 | |
| Philosophy | Not Reported | $28,600 | |
| Physics | $25,000 | $47,260 | |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences | $20,500 | $31,080 | |
| Political Science and Government | $19,500 | $34,670 | |
| Psychology, General | $20,000 | $33,890 | |
| Religion/Religious Studies | Not Reported | $25,190 | |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $20,500 | $33,990 | |
| Sociology | $19,500 | $35,490 |
Salary Scores for CU Boulder Master's Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | Not Reported | $61,920 | |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering | $30,750 | $88,420 | |
| Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education | Not Reported | $56,230 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $51,810 | $81,390 | |
| Civil Engineering | $30,300 | $70,460 | |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $50,300 | $53,360 | |
| Computer Science | Not Reported | $101,070 | |
| Curriculum and Instruction | Not Reported | $42,680 | |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | Not Reported | $98,400 | |
| Engineering, General | $26,500 | $108,850 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | Not Reported | $33,900 | |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $19,940 | $30,770 | |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | Not Reported | $33,990 | |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $27,500 | $78,970 | |
| Mechanical Engineering | Not Reported | $72,480 | |
| Music | $22,900 | $29,690 | |
| Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education | Not Reported | $49,840 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Not Reported | $55,960 |
Salary Scores for CU Boulder Doctoral Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering | Not Reported | $102,600 | |
| Civil Engineering | Not Reported | $58,670 | |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | Not Reported | $76,460 | |
| Law | $100,080 | $63,600 | |
| Political Science and Government | Not Reported | $64,000 |
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