Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.

Compare to Similar Programs in Colorado

Civil Engineering masters's programs at peer institutions in Colorado (4 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus$104,016
Colorado State University-Fort Collins$79,034$86,085
University of Colorado Boulder$77,839$82,508
Colorado School of Mines$74,174$88,369
National Median$79,898

Other Civil Engineering Programs in Colorado

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Colorado schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins
$12,896$79,034
University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder
$16,430$77,839
Colorado School of Mines
Golden
$21,186$74,174

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus, approximately 26% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.