University of Colorado Colorado Springs: programs, outcomes and local jobs

University of Colorado Colorado Springs at a glance

• 8,697

  students enrolled

• 61,000

  alumni, as the college reports

• 2,679

  degrees and certificates a year

• 47%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $15,788

  average net price a year

  Tuition $8,738 in state, $22,255 out of state

• $45,766

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $54,659

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  86% working

Executive education programs and Career retraining programs listed on its site.

What students study

AI and data programs

University of Colorado Colorado Springs reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.

The job market around University of Colorado Colorado Springs

Professional jobs listed in the cities of El Paso County, where the college is.

• 714

  open professional jobs

• 60

  entry level

  6 say no experience is needed

• 5%

  ask for AI skills

  38 jobs

• 4.6%

  unemployment in El Paso County

  2026-09 · up 0.7 points from a year earlier

• $87,470

  median household income

  El Paso County

• 46%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 3.1% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, education, health professions, which lead to finance (23 open), sales (45 open), operations (58 open), marketing (7 open), human resources (19 open), strategy (2 open).

Hiring most: Northrop Grumman (56), Trinzic (36), Odyssey Systems Consulting (24), KBR (23), Keysight Technologies (18), Modern Technology Solutions (16), Trace3 (15), Anduril Industries (12).

What they hire for: Engineering (359), Operations (58), Security (55), Sales (45), Finance (23), Human Resources (19). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Pike's Peak Workforce Development Board.

• High Prairie LibraryPeyton · 1st and 3rd Wednesdays from 1:00 - 4:00 PM
• Pikes Peak Workforce Center MainColorado Springs · 719-667-3700 · Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm (Closes 2nd Friday of Each Month at noon)

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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• Colorado Mesa UniversityGrand Junction · 8,143 students
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• Colorado State University GlobalAurora · 6,563 students
• Colorado School of MinesGolden · 6,155 students
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Common questions

How big is University of Colorado Colorado Springs?

University of Colorado Colorado Springs enrolls about 8,697 students and is a public 4-year institution in Colorado Springs, Colorado. It awards about 2,679 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at University of Colorado Colorado Springs?

47% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do University of Colorado Colorado Springs graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $45,766 six years after entry and $54,659 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does University of Colorado Colorado Springs offer AI or data science degrees?

University of Colorado Colorado Springs reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.

Are there jobs near University of Colorado Colorado Springs?

714 open professional jobs are listed in El Paso County, 60 of them entry level and 6 saying no experience is needed. Northrop Grumman has the most openings.