Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in Colorado

Colorado has 6 colleges offering Mechanical Engineering programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 868 recent graduates. Graduates earn $63,033 on average within two years, roughly in line with the national average of $64,585.

Schools in CO

$63,033

CO Avg. Earnings

$64,585

National Avg.

331

Schools Nationally

Public vs Private: Mechanical Engineering in Colorado

Public Schools (5)

$62,459

avg. 2yr earnings

Private Schools (1)

$65,905

avg. 2yr earnings

Private schools produce $3,446 more in early earnings on average, but typically cost more. Compare net price to determine which offers better ROI.

Mechanical Engineering Schools in Colorado, Ranked by Earnings

Colorado School of Mines

Golden, CO · Public

$63,463

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $67,670

Graduates: 275

Acceptance: 59.7%

University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus

Denver, CO · Public

$64,899

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $65,913

Graduates: 79

Acceptance: 77.8%

Colorado State University-Fort Collins

Fort Collins, CO · Public

$65,807

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $63,141

Graduates: 180

Acceptance: 89.6%

University of Colorado Boulder

Boulder, CO · Public

$61,580

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $62,457

Graduates: 200

Acceptance: 83.3%

University of Denver

Denver, CO · Private

$65,905

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $62,647

Graduates: 33

Acceptance: 71.2%

University of Colorado Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs, CO · Public

$56,544

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $58,567

Graduates: 101

Acceptance: 96.6%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Mechanical Engineering in Colorado?

Colorado School of Mines ranks #1 for Mechanical Engineering in Colorado with median graduate earnings of $63,463 within two years of graduation. There are 6 schools offering Mechanical Engineering programs in the state.

How much do Mechanical Engineering graduates earn in Colorado?

Mechanical Engineering graduates in Colorado earn an average of $63,033 within two years of graduation. This is 2% below the national average of $64,585 for this major.

What is the hardest Mechanical Engineering school to get into in Colorado?

Colorado School of Mines is the most selective Mechanical Engineering program in Colorado with an acceptance rate of 59.7%. The average acceptance rate across Mechanical Engineering programs in the state is 79.7%.

Should I attend a public or private school for Mechanical Engineering in Colorado?

In Colorado, private Mechanical Engineering programs produce average earnings of $65,905 vs $62,459 at public schools. However, public schools typically cost less — consider net price relative to earnings when calculating ROI. There are 5 public and 1 private options in the state.

Other Popular Majors in Colorado

Computer Engineering $75,455 Computer Science $72,386 Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering $70,659 Construction Engineering Technologies $67,506 Biomedical/Medical Engineering $66,821 Engineering Physics $64,231 Management Information Systems and Services $64,219 Computer and Information Sciences, General $62,023

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study file last updated June 2026. Institution-level figures elsewhere on the site come from the June 2026 release.