University of Colorado Boulder Rankings Based on Salary
- University of Colorado Boulder ranks better than 68% of colleges, based on bachelor's salaries.
- University of Colorado Boulder ranks better than 74% of colleges, based on debt for a bachelor's degree.
University of Colorado Boulder's Top Rankings
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- #15
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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 a weighted average of all of its program scores. Data is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and was last updated in December 2020. It reflects median alumni debt upon graduation and median alumni earnings in the year after graduation for students who received federal financial aid.
Salary Scores for CU Boulder Bachelor's Degrees
CU Boulder ranks higher than 68% of colleges for bachelor's degrees, based on salary.
| Field of Study | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering | $23,000 | $73,378 |
| Anthropology | $17,500 | $26,063 |
| Applied Mathematics | Not Reported | $64,493 |
| Architectural Engineering | Not Reported | $65,486 |
| Astronomy and Astrophysics | $18,139 | $42,123 |
| Biochemical Engineering | $24,709 | $52,107 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | $20,500 | $36,042 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $18,540 | $54,309 |
| Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences | $20,500 | $32,569 |
| Chemical Engineering | $24,500 | $65,610 |
| Chemistry | $22,954 | $46,673 |
| Civil Engineering | $18,710 | $62,579 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $16,723 | $42,472 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $18,500 | $21,234 |
| Computer Engineering | $16,644 | $73,321 |
| Computer Science | $25,000 | $73,769 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | Not Reported | $24,035 |
| East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | Not Reported | $20,140 |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology | $19,500 | $31,721 |
| Economics | $19,500 | $47,911 |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | $27,000 | $67,164 |
| English Language and Literature, General | $20,000 | $29,685 |
| Environmental Design | $20,575 | $41,193 |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering | $25,000 | $55,964 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | $17,300 | $20,990 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | $21,250 | $30,499 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $19,500 | $25,194 |
| Geography and Cartography | $22,250 | $34,704 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | $21,944 | $39,927 |
| History | $18,813 | $32,772 |
| International/Global Studies | $19,500 | $33,459 |
| Journalism | $18,042 | $40,684 |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | Not Reported | $29,141 |
| Mathematics | $18,000 | $46,673 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $20,000 | $62,898 |
| Music | $19,000 | $27,584 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $17,500 | $32,925 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | $20,500 | $30,616 |
| Philosophy | Not Reported | $28,598 |
| Physics | $25,000 | $47,260 |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences | $20,500 | $31,081 |
| Political Science and Government | $19,500 | $34,667 |
| Psychology, General | $20,000 | $33,886 |
| Religion/Religious Studies | Not Reported | $25,194 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $20,500 | $33,993 |
| Sociology | $19,500 | $35,487 |
Salary Scores for CU Boulder Master's Degrees
CU Boulder ranks higher than 54% of colleges for master's degrees, based on salary.
| Field of Study | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | Not Reported | $61,922 |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering | $30,750 | $88,416 |
| Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education | Not Reported | $56,234 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $51,807 | $81,391 |
| Civil Engineering | $30,300 | $70,456 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $50,304 | $53,358 |
| Computer Science | Not Reported | $101,072 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | Not Reported | $42,682 |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | Not Reported | $98,403 |
| Engineering, General | $26,495 | $108,852 |
| English Language and Literature, General | Not Reported | $33,900 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $19,944 | $30,771 |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | Not Reported | $33,993 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $27,500 | $78,971 |
| Mechanical Engineering | Not Reported | $72,482 |
| Music | $22,901 | $29,685 |
| Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education | Not Reported | $49,840 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Not Reported | $55,964 |
Salary Scores for CU Boulder Doctoral Degrees
CU Boulder ranks higher than 42% of colleges for doctorates, based on salary.
| Field of Study | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering | Not Reported | $102,600 |
| Civil Engineering | Not Reported | $58,673 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | Not Reported | $76,460 |
| Law | $100,082 | $63,600 |
| Political Science and Government | Not Reported | $63,997 |
University of Colorado Boulder Reviews
Most Recent Reviews
This school is alright. The main problem I had was with the Office of the registrar. Beth Hesterman was rude, condescending, and had the worst social skills ever. We mainly had e-mail contact and even then she was completely unprofessional. Ultimately I decided to go to this school and once I was accepted and I didn't have to deal with Beth anymore, my experience got a lot better. My advice is to try and get a different Registrar Staff member to help, because Beth is the worst and will make your experience... Read More
The lack of diversity at this campus left something to be desired, but the academic staff were very supportive and well-read. The cultural climate of the time allowed for a very relaxed tone, except for finals. Refuse the hedonism that loans may offer you, and instead restrict yourself to their financial study and the belt-tightening that will only build great habits regarding all other aspects of finance.
All in all, it was a complicated time full of fun, games, cheap and greasy snacks, and wild antics typical... Read More