Cheapest Business Administration Colleges in Colorado

Colorado Mountain College offers the state's most affordable Business Administration program at just $6,342 net price, creating an unusual gap where the cheapest option costs $29,695 less than the most expensive at University of Denver. This price difference becomes more striking when considering that Colorado State University Global graduates earn $60,041 annually, the highest in the state, while maintaining a relatively low $14,099 net cost. Colorado's business market benefits from major employers like Lockheed Martin and Ball Aerospace, plus a growing tech startup ecosystem that values practical management skills. The Colorado Opportunity Fund helps reduce costs further for in-state students across public institutions. With 15 programs ranging from mountain resort management opportunities to urban business centers, students can find affordable pathways into Colorado's $350 billion economy.

Programs

$6,342 – $36,037

Net Price Range

$45,186

Avg. Program Earnings

48.4%

Avg. Graduation Rate

15 Business Administration, Management and Operations Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	Colorado Mountain College Glenwood Springs, Colorado	$6,342	$2,700	25.9%
2	Colorado State University Global Aurora, Colorado	$14,099	$8,400		96.9%
3	Adams State University Alamosa, Colorado	$14,173	$9,776	31.6%	99.2%
4	Metropolitan State University of Denver Denver, Colorado	$14,294	$10,780	29.9%	97.9%
5	Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs Colorado Springs, Colorado	$14,954	$12,760	17.6%
6	Colorado Mesa University Grand Junction, Colorado	$15,331	$9,712	41.5%	81.8%
7	University of Colorado Colorado Springs Colorado Springs, Colorado	$16,431	$9,712	45.3%	84.8%
8	Western Colorado University Gunnison, Colorado	$16,773	$11,083	50.7%	91.9%
9	University of Northern Colorado Greeley, Colorado	$18,457	$12,010	51.3%	78.5%
10	University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus Denver, Colorado	$19,133	$10,017	47.4%	74.6%
11	Colorado State University-Fort Collins Fort Collins, Colorado	$20,332	$12,896	66.9%	90.8%
12	University of Colorado Boulder Boulder, Colorado	$21,480	$16,430	75.0%	80.7%
13	Regis University Denver, Colorado	$22,689	$43,980	61.1%	76.1%
14	Colorado Christian University Lakewood, Colorado	$25,458	$39,266	55.3%
15	University of Denver Denver, Colorado	$36,037	$59,340	78.0%	77.7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Colorado State University Global stand out for business students on a budget?

Colorado State University Global delivers the highest graduate earnings at $60,041 while maintaining a net price of just $14,099, creating strong value. The university accepts 96.88% of applicants and focuses on working adult learners. This combination of high earnings potential and moderate costs makes it particularly attractive for career changers entering business fields.

How do graduation rates vary among Colorado's affordable business programs?

Graduation rates span from 17.60% at Colorado Technical University to 78% at University of Denver, showing significant variation. Western Colorado University achieves a solid 50.70% graduation rate at just $16,773 net cost. Colorado State University Fort Collins leads public institutions with 66.90% completion rates while maintaining reasonable costs at $20,332 net price.

Is the earnings gap significant between the most and least expensive programs?

Graduate earnings range from $33,281 at Western Colorado University to $60,041 at Colorado State University Global, a difference of $26,760 annually. Interestingly, some mid-priced programs like University of Colorado Denver produce graduates earning $46,910, demonstrating that higher costs don't always correlate with higher earnings. The most affordable option, Colorado Mountain College, generates $40,456 in graduate earnings.

Does student debt burden vary significantly across Colorado business programs?

Student debt ranges from $13,881 at Colorado Mountain College to $33,682 at Colorado Technical University, a $19,801 difference. Most public universities maintain debt levels between $19,500 and $22,470, while private institutions typically see higher borrowing. University of Colorado Boulder graduates carry $20,500 in debt despite strong earnings of $54,671, showing reasonable debt-to-income ratios.

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Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.