Colorado College
Colorado Springs, Colorado · Private, nonprofit · 2,014 undergraduates
Of 4 programs with reported earnings, 3 leave graduates out-earning a typical Colorado high-school graduate (about $40,674/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 38 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $9,217 |
| $30k to $48k | $15,477 |
| $48k to $75k | $12,568 |
| $75k to $110k | $24,129 |
| $110k and up | $44,141 |
| All families (average) | $33,375 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | Bachelor's Degree | $122,998 | +$82,324 | clears the bar | $18,628 | 0.2 yrs |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | Bachelor's Degree | $37,393 | -$3,281 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Sociology | Bachelor's Degree | $56,649 | +$15,975 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $62,970 | +$22,296 | clears the bar | $20,000 | 0.9 yrs |
Access and outcomes: 14% of students receive Pell grants · 88% 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.