Adams State University
Alamosa, Colorado · Public · 1,250 undergraduates
Of 12 programs with reported earnings, 11 leave graduates out-earning a typical Colorado high-school graduate (about $40,674/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 23 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $9,947 |
| $30k to $48k | $10,392 |
| $48k to $75k | $11,921 |
| $75k to $110k | $15,787 |
| $110k and up | $20,274 |
| All families (average) | $12,980 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | Master's Degree | $56,207 | +$15,533 | clears the bar | $50,683 | 3.3 yrs |
| Business/Commerce, General | Bachelor's Degree | $51,111 | +$10,437 | clears the bar | $19,500 | 1.9 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Master's Degree | $59,136 | +$18,462 | clears the bar | $24,000 | 1.3 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $74,560 | +$33,886 | clears the bar | $31,166 | 0.9 yrs |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's Degree | $41,809 | +$1,135 | clears the bar | $18,340 | 16.2 yrs |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's Degree | $44,701 | +$4,027 | clears the bar | $17,125 | 4.3 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Master's Degree | $54,569 | +$13,895 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Sociology | Bachelor's Degree | $46,948 | +$6,274 | clears the bar | $25,750 | 4.1 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $56,467 | +$15,793 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $78,402 | +$37,728 | clears the bar | $24,950 | 0.7 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $37,943 | -$2,731 | falls short | $13,500 | n/a |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Master's Degree | $74,831 | +$34,157 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 38% of students receive Pell grants · 39% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.