Is Adams State University worth it?
Adams State University is a public, four-year institution in Alamosa, Colorado (small town). It awarded 963 degrees in 2024, most often in counseling psychology, liberal arts and sciences and business.
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Federal context for Adams State University
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Median earnings 1 year after
$40,358
Median earnings 4 years after
$52,621
Median earnings 10 years after
$44,372
Average net price
$12,980
Completion rate
39%
Completions (2024)
963
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
1,250
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | Master's | $49,131 | $56,207 | 275 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Master's | $55,307 | $59,136 | 81 |
| Business/Commerce, General | Bachelor's | $40,181 | $51,111 | 79 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's | $39,546 | $41,809 | 40 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $56,413 | $74,560 | 36 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's | $30,045 | $44,701 | 32 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $70,926 | $78,402 | 28 |
| Sociology | Bachelor's | $46,948 | N/A | 22 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $37,943 | N/A | 20 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Master's | $54,569 | N/A | 18 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Master's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Special Education and Teaching | Master's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Counseling Psychology | Master's | 436 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | Associate | 98 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | Associate | 98 |
| Business/Commerce, General | Bachelor's | 79 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's | 38 |
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | Master's | 33 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | Bachelor's | 27 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 17 |
| Sports Studies | Master's | 17 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | Bachelor's | 16 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Services | 48% | 4,347 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 18% | 1,607 |
| Public Administration | 7% | 591 |
| Retail Trade | 6% | 528 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 4% | 324 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 4% | 324 |
| Finance and Insurance | 3% | 273 |
| Manufacturing | 2% | 179 |
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Sources: federal figures for Adams State University. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Colorado. Counts under 10 are not published.
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