University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, Colorado · Public · 8,697 undergraduates
Of 34 programs with reported earnings, 33 leave graduates out-earning a typical Colorado high-school graduate (about $40,674/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 64 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $12,065 |
| $30k to $48k | $11,642 |
| $48k to $75k | $12,104 |
| $75k to $110k | $18,388 |
| $110k and up | $22,142 |
| All families (average) | $15,788 |
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 | $66,553 | +$25,879 | clears the bar | $20,000 | 0.8 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $78,904 | +$38,230 | clears the bar | $19,500 | 0.5 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $48,725 | +$8,051 | clears the bar | $20,500 | 2.5 yrs |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $50,692 | +$10,018 | clears the bar | $17,535 | 1.8 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $54,639 | +$13,965 | clears the bar | $19,625 | 1.4 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's Degree | $53,198 | +$12,524 | clears the bar | $17,750 | 1.4 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $96,850 | +$56,176 | clears the bar | $36,448 | 0.6 yrs |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | $91,192 | +$50,518 | clears the bar | $22,000 | 0.4 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $46,244 | +$5,570 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 4.5 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Master's Degree | $121,683 | +$81,009 | clears the bar | $54,400 | 0.7 yrs |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's Degree | $97,001 | +$56,327 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 0.4 yrs |
| English Language and Literature, General | Bachelor's Degree | $42,627 | +$1,953 | clears the bar | $22,000 | 11.3 yrs |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences | Bachelor's Degree | $53,284 | +$12,610 | clears the bar | $18,000 | 1.4 yrs |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | Master's Degree | $56,724 | +$16,050 | clears the bar | $51,468 | 3.2 yrs |
| Public Administration | Master's Degree | $91,668 | +$50,994 | clears the bar | $47,944 | 0.9 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 34 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 27% of students receive Pell grants · 47% 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.