University of Colorado Boulder: programs, outcomes and local jobs
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31,939
students enrolled
9,729
degrees and certificates a year
74%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$25,346
average net price a year
Tuition $13,910 in state, $40,297 out of state
$54,939
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$69,738
median earnings, 10 years after entry
86% working
Executive education programs and Career retraining programs listed on its site.
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Business & management | 18% | 1,712 |
| Engineering | 17% | 1,676 |
| Biological sciences | 9% | 888 |
| Communication & journalism | 8% | 771 |
| Social sciences | 8% | 744 |
AI and data programs
Degrees and certificates awarded in 2024, by program area and level, from IPEDS completions.
| Program area | Certificates | Associate | Bachelor’s | Master’s | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artificial intelligence | 6 | ||||
| Robotics, mechatronics and automation | 2 | 1 |
The job market around University of Colorado Boulder
Professional jobs listed in the cities of Boulder County, where the college is.
604
open professional jobs
48
entry level
3 say no experience is needed
7%
ask for AI skills
45 jobs
4.4%
unemployment in Boulder County
2026-09 · up 0.5 points from a year earlier
$102,772
median household income
Boulder County
57%
of workers are in professional jobs
estimated 3.2% unemployment among them
Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, engineering, biological sciences, which lead to finance (32 open), sales (23 open), operations (56 open), marketing (13 open), human resources (13 open), strategy (3 open).
Hiring most: BAE Systems (48), Scitec Innovations (37), Atom Computing (29), Infleqtion (20), Sens Usa (19), Watchmaker Genomics (18), Garmin (17), Northrop Grumman (14).
What they hire for: Engineering (308), Operations (56), Finance (32), Data & Analytics (28), Sales (23), Research (17). Engineering jobs
Job search help near campus
Workforce board: Boulder County Workforce Development Board.
- Workforce Boulder CountyBoulder · 770-776-0822 · 8:00-4:30PM Monday-Friday
- Workforce Boulder County LongmontLongmont · 720-776-0822 · 8:00-4:30PM Monday-Friday
American Job Centers are free, public career offices.
Conferences hosted by University of Colorado Boulder
Events this college organizes, as named on the event’s own site. No dates announced yet for the next edition.
- Rocky Mountain ETA Conference
Usually November (next dates not announced) · Boulder, CO
Ticket About $149. General admission $149; one-day event with breakfast, lunch and evening reception.
Similar colleges in Colorado
- Colorado State University-Fort CollinsFort Collins · 25,538 students
- Metropolitan State University of DenverDenver · 15,002 students
- Front Range Community CollegeWestminster · 11,476 students
- University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical CampusDenver · 10,519 students
- Pikes Peak State CollegeColorado Springs · 9,595 students
- University of Colorado Colorado SpringsColorado Springs · 8,697 students
Common questions
- How big is University of Colorado Boulder?
- University of Colorado Boulder enrolls about 31,939 students and is a public 4-year institution in Boulder, Colorado. It awards about 9,729 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at University of Colorado Boulder?
- 74% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do University of Colorado Boulder graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $54,939 six years after entry and $69,738 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does University of Colorado Boulder offer AI or data science degrees?
- Yes. University of Colorado Boulder awarded degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, robotics, mechatronics and automation (master, doctorate) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.
- Are there jobs near University of Colorado Boulder?
- 604 open professional jobs are listed in Boulder County, 48 of them entry level and 3 saying no experience is needed. BAE Systems has the most openings.
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Sources: enrollment and degrees from IPEDS (U.S. Department of Education); graduation, earnings and net price from the College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06); open jobs from employers’ career sites, checked daily; unemployment from the Bureau of Labor Statistics; workforce boards and American Job Centers from CareerOneStop.
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