University of Colorado Boulder: programs, outcomes and local jobs
University of Colorado Boulder at a glance
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.
646
open professional jobs
49
entry level
6 say no experience is needed
8%
ask for AI skills
52 jobs
4.6%
unemployment in Boulder County
2026-08 · up 0.7 points from a year earlier
$102,772
median household income
Boulder County
57%
of workers are in professional jobs
estimated 3.3% unemployment among them
Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, engineering, biological sciences, which lead to finance (41 open), sales (33 open), operations (61 open), marketing (13 open), human resources (14 open), strategy (3 open).
Hiring most: BAE Systems (43), Scitec Innovations (32), Atom Computing (30), Infleqtion (28), Sens Usa (19), Northrop Grumman (18), Lockheed Martin (17), Blue Origin (14).
What they hire for: Engineering (320), Operations (61), Finance (41), Sales (33), Data & Analytics (28), Research (21). 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. 1 with dates announced.
- Rocky Mountain ETA Conference
Nov 7, 2026 · 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?
- 646 open professional jobs are listed in Boulder County, 49 of them entry level and 6 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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