University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, Colorado · Public · 31,939 undergraduates
Of 61 programs with reported earnings, 57 leave graduates out-earning a typical Colorado high-school graduate (about $40,674/yr) and 4 fall short. Another 165 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $14,231 |
| $30k to $48k | $14,381 |
| $48k to $75k | $18,828 |
| $75k to $110k | $26,915 |
| $110k and up | $34,818 |
| All families (average) | $25,346 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $86,441 | +$45,767 | clears the bar | $20,500 | 0.4 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $56,867 | +$16,193 | clears the bar | $18,794 | 1.2 yrs |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's Degree | $121,952 | +$81,278 | clears the bar | $19,687 | 0.2 yrs |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | Bachelor's Degree | $74,779 | +$34,105 | clears the bar | $18,500 | 0.5 yrs |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences | Bachelor's Degree | $71,444 | +$30,770 | clears the bar | $19,483 | 0.6 yrs |
| Economics | Bachelor's Degree | $73,319 | +$32,645 | clears the bar | $15,630 | 0.5 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $137,635 | +$96,961 | clears the bar | $41,000 | 0.4 yrs |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | $93,073 | +$52,399 | clears the bar | $18,958 | 0.4 yrs |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's Degree | $69,651 | +$28,977 | clears the bar | $18,742 | 0.6 yrs |
| Sociology | Bachelor's Degree | $58,026 | +$17,352 | clears the bar | $16,000 | 0.9 yrs |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | Bachelor's Degree | $63,337 | +$22,663 | clears the bar | $19,750 | 0.9 yrs |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology | Bachelor's Degree | $53,429 | +$12,755 | clears the bar | $21,256 | 1.7 yrs |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $66,623 | +$25,949 | clears the bar | $16,500 | 0.6 yrs |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | $116,350 | +$75,676 | clears the bar | $24,500 | 0.3 yrs |
| Law | First Professional Degree | $109,411 | +$68,737 | clears the bar | $105,696 | 1.5 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 61 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 14% of students receive Pell grants · 74% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.