Colorado · Systems Engineering

Best Systems Engineering institutions in Colorado, ranked by earnings

The Systems Engineering program is an interdisciplinary field that focuses on designing, integrating, and managing complex systems throughout their life cycles. This program is ideal for students interested in understanding how various…

Institutions
6
offering CIP 14.27
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
262
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
$29,726
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
65%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Industrial Engineers
$114,140
BLS OEWS 2024

6 institutions offering Systems Engineering in Colorado

Graduate earnings are not yet reported for these institutions; ordered by completions.

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Colorado School of Mines
Golden Public
7782%
2University of Denver
Denver Private not-for-profit
7276%$29,726
3United States Air Force Academy
USAF Academy Public
6788%
4Colorado State University - Fort Collins
Fort Collins Public
3967%
5University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs Public
647%
6Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver Public
132%

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Industrial Engineers (SOC 17-2112).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+11.0%
Much faster than average
Openings / yr (US)
~25,200
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$101,140
typically Bachelor's degree

Top skills

Critical ThinkingActive ListeningReading ComprehensionSpeakingWritingMonitoring

What Industrial Engineers earn in Colorado

Jobs in Colorado
4,950
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$114,140
median $106,980
Best-paying metro
$121,030
Fort Collins-Loveland, CO

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Common questions

Answers for students comparing Systems Engineering programs in Colorado.

How much do Industrial Engineers earn in Colorado?+

The average annual wage for Industrial Engineers in Colorado is $114,140 (median $106,980), across about 4,950 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024.

What is the focus of the Systems Engineering program?+

The Systems Engineering program is an interdisciplinary field that focuses on designing, integrating, and managing complex systems throughout their life cycles. This program is ideal for students interested in understanding how various…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

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

What is the job outlook for Industrial Engineers?+

The national job outlook is about +11.0% growth with around 25,200 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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