Cheapest Electrical Colleges in Colorado

Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs offers the state's most affordable electrical engineering program at $14,954 net cost, though its 17.6% graduation rate raises questions about completion outcomes. The $21,083 cost gap between the cheapest and most expensive options reflects Colorado's mix of public universities and specialized institutions. With aerospace giants like Lockheed Martin and Ball Aerospace driving demand for electrical engineers, graduates across these programs earn between $69,338 and $71,957 annually.

Programs

$14,954 – $36,037

Net Price Range

$70,659

Avg. Program Earnings

58.5%

Avg. Graduation Rate

7 Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs Colorado Springs, Colorado	$14,954	$12,760	17.6%
2	University of Colorado Colorado Springs Colorado Springs, Colorado	$16,431	$9,712	45.3%	84.8%
3	University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus Denver, Colorado	$19,133	$10,017	47.4%	74.6%
4	Colorado State University-Fort Collins Fort Collins, Colorado	$20,332	$12,896	66.9%	90.8%
5	University of Colorado Boulder Boulder, Colorado	$21,480	$16,430	75.0%	80.7%
6	Colorado School of Mines Golden, Colorado	$29,240	$21,186	79.4%	58.0%
7	University of Denver Denver, Colorado	$36,037	$59,340	78.0%	77.7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the dramatic graduation rate differences between Colorado's electrical engineering programs?

Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs has just a 17.6% graduation rate despite the lowest net cost, while Colorado School of Mines achieves 79.4% completion. The public universities fall between these extremes, with CU Boulder reaching 75% and CSU Fort Collins at 66.9%.

How do in-state tuition benefits compare across Colorado's public electrical engineering programs?

In-state students pay as little as $9,712 at UC Colorado Springs compared to $16,430 at CU Boulder for the same degree type. The Colorado Opportunity Fund provides additional stipends to qualifying residents, further reducing actual costs below published rates.

Does program cost correlate with graduate debt levels in Colorado electrical engineering programs?

Not necessarily - CU Boulder students graduate with $19,221 median debt despite higher net costs, while UC Denver students carry $29,014 in debt. Colorado School of Mines maintains moderate debt at $21,500 despite being the second most expensive public option.

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Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.