Is Colorado State University-Fort Collins worth it?
Colorado State University-Fort Collins is a public, four-year institution in Fort Collins, Colorado (midsize city). It awarded 7,903 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in business administration and management, psychology and management sciences and quantitative methods.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$43,283
Median earnings 4 years after
$67,911
Median earnings 10 years after
$60,543
Average net price
$21,279
Completion rate
67%
Completions (2024)
7,903
Years to pay back
1.3 years
Students (undergrad)
25,538
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $54,846 | $79,256 | 613 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | Bachelor's | $36,214 | $53,597 | 238 |
| Veterinary Medicine | First professional | $94,962 | $128,327 | 233 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $37,121 | $54,268 | 204 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | $38,731 | $61,434 | 202 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $99,929 | $136,709 | 195 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $32,958 | $60,981 | 193 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's | $35,326 | $60,835 | 193 |
| Zoology/Animal Biology | Bachelor's | $27,741 | $44,226 | 189 |
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician | Bachelor's | $78,423 | $94,921 | 182 |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's | $60,720 | $94,260 | 177 |
| Economics | Bachelor's | $48,462 | $69,934 | 148 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's | $78,856 | $114,076 | 144 |
| Sociology | Bachelor's | $37,335 | $57,300 | 144 |
| Journalism | Bachelor's | $36,352 | $53,528 | 126 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 735 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 329 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other | Master's | 281 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 215 |
| Business Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | Bachelor's | 206 |
| General Studies | Associate | 205 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 200 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | Bachelor's | 198 |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's | 174 |
| Biomedical Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 161 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 17% | 15,140 |
| Educational Services | 13% | 11,688 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 12% | 10,236 |
| Manufacturing | 7% | 6,455 |
| Retail Trade | 7% | 6,193 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 7% | 6,026 |
| Public Administration | 6% | 5,141 |
| Finance and Insurance | 5% | 4,743 |
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Sources: federal figures for Colorado State University-Fort Collins. 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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