Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree · University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus · Denver, CO

CIP 14.19

$70,763Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$94,320Median earnings 4 years after
$94,084Median earnings 5 years after
$24,700Median federal debt
53Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Mechanical Engineering at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus earn a median of $70,763 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $92,135 four years after graduating (middle half: $77,715–$109,121). Median debt is $24,700, about 35% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor's degree) at other Colorado schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Colorado School of Mines
Golden
$74,145$23,000
University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs
$70,440$22,000
University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder
$66,089$18,958
University of Denver
Denver
$65,014$26,248
Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins
$60,720$25,708

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Mechanical Engineering graduates from University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus make?

The median salary is $70,763 one year after graduation and $94,084 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $24,700.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.