Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins, Colorado · Public · 25,538 undergraduates
Of 86 programs with reported earnings, 81 leave graduates out-earning a typical Colorado high-school graduate (about $40,674/yr) and 5 fall short. Another 152 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $13,259 |
| $30k to $48k | $14,460 |
| $48k to $75k | $15,905 |
| $75k to $110k | $21,927 |
| $110k and up | $29,763 |
| All families (average) | $21,279 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $79,256 | +$38,582 | clears the bar | $19,500 | 0.5 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $136,709 | +$96,035 | clears the bar | $42,118 | 0.4 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $60,981 | +$20,307 | clears the bar | $21,500 | 1.1 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $54,268 | +$13,594 | clears the bar | $21,000 | 1.5 yrs |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's Degree | $60,835 | +$20,161 | clears the bar | $20,500 | 1 yr |
| Zoology/Animal Biology | Bachelor's Degree | $44,226 | +$3,552 | clears the bar | $23,875 | 6.7 yrs |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's Degree | $114,076 | +$73,402 | clears the bar | $21,569 | 0.3 yrs |
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician | Bachelor's Degree | $94,921 | +$54,247 | clears the bar | $23,500 | 0.4 yrs |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | $94,260 | +$53,586 | clears the bar | $25,708 | 0.5 yrs |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $61,434 | +$20,760 | clears the bar | $20,500 | 1 yr |
| Veterinary Medicine | First Professional Degree | $128,327 | +$87,653 | clears the bar | $185,720 | 2.1 yrs |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's Degree | $67,873 | +$27,199 | clears the bar | $18,500 | 0.7 yrs |
| Sociology | Bachelor's Degree | $57,300 | +$16,626 | clears the bar | $19,746 | 1.2 yrs |
| Journalism | Bachelor's Degree | $53,528 | +$12,854 | clears the bar | $21,000 | 1.6 yrs |
| Economics | Bachelor's Degree | $69,934 | +$29,260 | clears the bar | $21,500 | 0.7 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 86 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 21% of students receive Pell grants · 66% 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.