Cheapest Mechanical Engineering Colleges in Colorado

Colorado offers mechanical engineering programs ranging from $16,431 at UC Colorado Springs to $36,037 at the University of Denver, creating a $20,000 cost gap between the most and least expensive options. While graduates across all six programs earn between $56,544 and $65,905 annually, the state's aerospace industry provides strong career prospects with major employers like Lockheed Martin and Ball Aerospace actively recruiting from local programs.

Programs

$16,431 – $36,037

Net Price Range

$63,033

Avg. Program Earnings

65.3%

Avg. Graduation Rate

6 Mechanical Engineering Programs

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the dramatic cost difference between Colorado mechanical engineering programs?

The $20,000 gap exists primarily between public and private institutions, with UC Colorado Springs offering the lowest net cost at $16,431 compared to the University of Denver at $36,037. Public schools benefit from state funding and the Colorado Opportunity Fund, which provides tuition stipends to in-state students.

How do graduation rates compare across Colorado's most affordable mechanical engineering programs?

Graduation rates span from 45.30% at UC Colorado Springs to 79.40% at Colorado School of Mines. The two most expensive programs, Mines and University of Denver, achieve the highest completion rates at 79.40% and 78.00% respectively.

Does choosing a cheaper program significantly impact post-graduation earnings?

Earnings remain relatively consistent across price points, with the cheapest program at UC Colorado Springs producing graduates earning $56,544 versus $65,905 at the most expensive University of Denver. This $9,361 difference is modest considering the $20,000 cost gap between programs.

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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.