Best Value Business/Commerce Colleges in Colorado

Colorado State University-Fort Collins graduates earn $53,424 annually while Colorado Technical University graduates start at $25,658, creating a $27,766 earnings gap among business programs. The state's aerospace giants like Lockheed Martin and Ball Aerospace provide strong career paths for business graduates, particularly in project management and operations roles. Net costs range from $12,948 at CSU Pueblo to $36,037 at University of Denver, giving students clear options across budget levels.

Programs

$12,948 – $36,037

Net Price Range

$37,667

Avg. Program Earnings

47.6%

Avg. Graduation Rate

9 Business/Commerce, General Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	Program Earnings	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	Colorado State University Pueblo Pueblo, Colorado	$12,948	$37,568	$9,401	38.0%	98.8%
2	Colorado State University-Fort Collins Fort Collins, Colorado	$20,332	$53,424	$12,896	66.9%	90.8%
3	Colorado Mesa University Grand Junction, Colorado	$15,331	$39,504	$9,712	41.5%	81.8%
4	Adams State University Alamosa, Colorado	$14,173	$34,603	$9,776	31.6%	99.2%
5	Western Colorado University Gunnison, Colorado	$16,773	$39,585	$11,083	50.7%	91.9%
6	Fort Lewis College Durango, Colorado	$17,339	$35,934	$9,670	43.1%	91.0%
7	Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs Colorado Springs, Colorado	$14,954	$25,658	$12,760	17.6%
8	University of Denver Denver, Colorado	$36,037	$35,060	$59,340	78.0%	77.7%
9	Regis University Denver, Colorado	$22,689		$43,980	61.1%	76.1%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the wide earnings gap between Colorado business programs?

CSU-Fort Collins graduates earn $53,424 compared to $25,658 at Colorado Technical University, reflecting differences in program focus and employer networks. CSU-Fort Collins maintains a 66.90% graduation rate and strong connections to Colorado's tech sector, while CTU serves working adults with a 17.60% completion rate.

How do public universities keep business education affordable in Colorado?

The Colorado Opportunity Fund provides tuition stipends to in-state students, helping keep costs low at schools like CSU Pueblo ($12,948 net cost) and Adams State ($14,173). Public universities also benefit from state funding that keeps in-state tuition under $12,000 at most campuses.

Is University of Denver worth the $36,037 net cost for business students?

Denver's 78% graduation rate ranks highest among Colorado business programs, though graduates earn $35,060 annually. Students carry $20,948 in debt, similar to public university levels despite the higher sticker price.

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