Colorado · Electrical

Best Electrical institutions in Colorado, ranked by earnings

The Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering program focuses on the principles and applications of electricity, electronics, and communication systems. This program is designed for students interested in the technological…

Institutions
8
offering CIP 14.10
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
530
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
$80,513
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
5
College Scorecard
Median net price
$29,726
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
54%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Electrical Engineers
$120,020
BLS OEWS 2024

Top 5 institutions, ranked by graduate earnings

Earnings = median 1 year after graduation (College Scorecard).

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder Public · Bachelor's degree
$88,95725274%$20,414
2Colorado School of Mines
Golden Public · Bachelor's degree
$80,81510182%$22,000
3University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs Public · Bachelor's degree
$80,5132747%$25,324
4University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus
Denver Public · Bachelor's degree
$78,8785846%$34,500
5Colorado State University - Fort Collins
Fort Collins Public · Bachelor's degree
$78,0386967%$25,900

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Electrical Engineers (SOC 17-2071).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+7.2%
Faster than average
Openings / yr (US)
~11,700
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$111,910
typically Bachelor's degree

Top skills

WritingCritical ThinkingReading ComprehensionActive ListeningSpeakingActive Learning

What Electrical Engineers earn in Colorado

Jobs in Colorado
4,770
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$120,020
median $112,880
Best-paying metro
$133,030
Boulder, CO

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Common questions

Answers for students comparing Electrical programs in Colorado.

Which Electrical program in Colorado has the highest-earning graduates?+

By median earnings one year after graduation (College Scorecard), University of Colorado Boulder tops the list at $88,957. Compare it against completions, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.

How much do Electrical Engineers earn in Colorado?+

The average annual wage for Electrical Engineers in Colorado is $120,020 (median $112,880), across about 4,770 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024.

What is the focus of the Electrical program?+

The Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering program focuses on the principles and applications of electricity, electronics, and communication systems. This program is designed for students interested in the technological…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop writing, critical thinking, reading comprehension, active listening, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Electrical Engineers?+

The national job outlook is about +7.2% growth with around 11,700 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Bachelor's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

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