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University of Colorado Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs, CO uccs.edu 8,870 students

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs sits at the foot of the Rocky Mountains, offering stunning views and outdoor recreational opportunities. The campus provides a blend of suburban and natural environments. Known for its strong engineering and business programs, UCCS attracts a student body interested in both academics and the Colorado lifestyle. The university's proximity to the mountains fosters a culture of outdoor activities and adventure.

Programs
23
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$46,115
Average graduate, 1 yr after
Tuition
$9,712
In-state sticker price
Out-of-state: $20,492/yr

Financial Aid

The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. University of Colorado Colorado Springs's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 26% of students receive Pell Grants; 35% take federal loans.

Net Price by Family Income

Academic Year 2025
Income Bracket Avg Net Price 4-Year Net Cost
$0 – $30K $11,562 $46,248
$30K – $48K $11,986 $47,944
$48K – $75K $14,717 $58,868
$75K – $110K $20,289 $81,156
$110K+ $21,830 $87,320
Sticker price (no aid) $9,712 $38,848
Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

Programs at University of Colorado Colorado Springs

23 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Degree Program DW Score 1-yr Earnings AI Risk ROI
Computer Science Compare across schools →
88
$77,761/yr Very High 26.7x
Nursing Compare across schools →
85
$71,864/yr High 19.6x
Electrical Engineering Compare across schools →
75
$80,513/yr Very High 23.0x
Mechanical Engineering Compare across schools →
74
$70,440/yr Very High 22.2x
Computer Engineering Compare across schools →
73
$82,084/yr Very High 20.1x
Software Development Compare across schools →
68
$62,018/yr Very High 15.0x
Business Administration Compare across schools →
68
$43,326/yr High 15.6x
Economics Compare across schools →
66
$46,748/yr Very High 14.3x
Criminal Justice Compare across schools →
59
$42,199/yr Moderate 12.8x
Teacher Education Compare across schools →
53
$40,198/yr High 9.3x
Political Science Compare across schools →
48
$37,295/yr Very High 11.4x
History Compare across schools →
46
$38,276/yr High 10.4x
Geography and Cartography Compare across schools →
46
$36,426/yr High 12.4x
Communication and Media Studies Compare across schools →
42
$37,002/yr High 11.7x
Psychology Compare across schools →
41
$34,607/yr High 10.7x
Biology Compare across schools →
41
$32,374/yr High 12.3x
Mathematics Compare across schools →
40
$37,197/yr Very High 8.6x
Health Sciences Compare across schools →
36
$32,393/yr High 13.3x
English Compare across schools →
35
$34,627/yr Very High 10.1x
Sociology Compare across schools →
33
$27,226/yr High 10.7x
Physiology Compare across schools →
31
$32,629/yr High 7.4x
Visual & Performing Arts Compare across schools →
27
$30,966/yr High 7.3x
Philosophy Compare across schools →
25
$32,480/yr Very High 8.3x