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Engineering Studies at Colorado State University Pueblo

Pueblo, CO · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Engineering, Other

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $76,059/yr (9% vs median)

AI Risk High (48% exposed)

Job Market Medium (29,400 openings/yr)

ROI 22.5x earnings multiple (12.3x out-of-state)

Ranked #2 of 16 Engineering, Other programs Top 25%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Engineering Studies graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$884K	$847K	$731K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	23.5x	22.5x	19.4x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	12.8x	12.3x	10.6x
Probability of Field Employment	73%	66%	49%
DegreeOutlook Score	74	73	70

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$37,604

Out-of-state: $68,968 (12.3x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$51,792

-38% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$28,000

4.4 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$97,845

29% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $76,059 at Colorado State University Pueblo come in 9% above the national median of $69,929 for Engineering Studies programs.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 22.5x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Engineering Studies programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Engineering Studies's typical career paths, with 48% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 17% gap from the optimistic case.

With first-year pay of $76,059 far exceeding the $28,000 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

At #2 of 16 nationally, this is a top-5% Engineering Studies program. Financial outcomes consistently outperform the vast majority of peers.

Earnings grow from $76,059 to $97,845 over five years — a 29% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.

About Colorado State University Pueblo

Colorado State University Pueblo accepts 100% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, a compact campus enrolling 3,028 students in Pueblo, CO.

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Top Career Paths

Architectural and engineering managers $167,740/yr

Engineers, all other $117,750/yr

Health and safety engineers, except mining safety engineers and inspectors $109,660/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Engineering Studies at Colorado State University Pueblo?

This program scores 73/100 — placing it among the stronger programs for Engineering Studies nationally. The score reflects above-average earnings, manageable AI risk, and solid financial return.

Will AI replace Engineering Studies careers?

With 48% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $731,080 in decade earnings vs $883,593 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

What makes Colorado State University Pueblo's Engineering Studies program stand out?

Ranked #2 of 16 programs nationally, Colorado State University Pueblo lands in the top 25%. The ranking reflects a combination of graduate earnings, return on investment, and job market alignment.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →