You would borrow a median $19,500 — about $222 a month for ten years. Graduates earn a median $69,738 ten years after starting, so the debt clears in roughly 0.7 years of the salary premium.
Yes — you clear the borrowing faster than at most US universities.
Under roughly 15% of gross pay, repayment is generally considered manageable alongside rent and living costs.
Every dollar you win is a dollar you never repay — and it moves the 0.7-year payback above. We list 2 scholarships tied to University of Colorado Boulder.
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The typical graded university clears its debt in 1.3 years on median earnings of $57,146 against $22,500 of debt. University of Colorado Boulder clears its debt faster than that, and its graduates earn $30,218 a year more than a US worker with only a high-school diploma.
| Nearby university | Grade | Debt | Earnings | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver College of Nursing Colorado | B | $26,500 | $81,809 | 0.6 yrs |
| Colorado State University - Global Campus Colorado | B | $25,000 | $76,813 | 0.7 yrs |
| University of Denver Colorado | B | $21,844 | $71,155 | 0.7 yrs |
| Colorado College Colorado | B | $18,257 | $65,222 | 0.7 yrs |
| Regis University Colorado | B | $25,000 | $72,105 | 0.8 yrs |
Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard — earnings and debt cover students who received federal financial aid and blend every subject taught at the institution. Figures imported 28 Aug 2026. This page is information, not financial advice.