Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 66.8%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 66.9%
- Retention Rate
- 84.8%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $60,543
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $20,000
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 17:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 71.2%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $212/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business/Commerce, General. | Master | $94,915 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Master | $94,408 | |
| Information Science/Studies. | Master | $83,546 | $20,962 |
| Fire Protection. | Bachelor | $81,333 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $80,301 | $42,118 |
| Engineering, General. | Master | $76,460 | |
| Computer Engineering. | Bachelor | $75,706 | |
| Veterinary Medicine. | Doctoral | $74,845 | $185,720 |
| Psychology, General. | Doctoral | $74,576 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor | $73,070 | $21,569 |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering. | Bachelor | $71,778 | $25,176 |
| Construction Engineering Technologies. | Bachelor | $71,015 | $23,500 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Doctoral | $70,176 | $48,453 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering. | Bachelor | $67,101 | |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor | $65,807 | $25,708 |
Outcomes Overview
CSU graduates earn a median of $60,543 ten years after graduation, creating a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 33% with typical debt loads of $20,000. Monthly loan payments of $212 represent about 4.2% of median income, well below the recommended 10% threshold. The university's strong programs in veterinary medicine, agriculture, and engineering funnel graduates into stable, well-paying careers in healthcare, farming technology, and manufacturing. The 96.1% employment rate reflects Colorado's robust job market and the practical nature of CSU's programs. With reasonable debt burdens and solid earning potential in growing fields, CSU offers a strong return on investment for most graduates.