Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 36.4%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 38.0%
- Retention Rate
- 65.0%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $55,563
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $21,500
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 16:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 53.4%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $228/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master | $96,539 | $41,000 |
| Engineering, Other. | Bachelor | $61,303 | $28,000 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor | $60,967 | $24,111 |
| Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | Bachelor | $57,318 | |
| Business/Commerce, General. | Master | $54,254 | |
| Business/Managerial Economics. | Bachelor | $44,091 | $18,000 |
| Information Science/Studies. | Bachelor | $43,957 | $22,750 |
| Education, General. | Master | $40,281 | |
| Business/Commerce, General. | Bachelor | $37,568 | $20,500 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor | $36,674 | |
| Sociology. | Bachelor | $35,274 | $18,800 |
| Social Work. | Bachelor | $35,213 | $25,000 |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor | $33,993 | $24,771 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Bachelor | $33,518 | $24,000 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor | $31,854 | $21,250 |
Outcomes Overview
CSU Pueblo graduates earn a median of $55,563 ten years after graduation, creating a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 39% with median debt of $21,500. Monthly loan payments of $228 consume about 5% of typical graduate income, well below the recommended 10% threshold. The 94.7% employment rate reflects strong job placement in engineering, business, and education fields throughout Colorado. Many graduates find work in the state's growing aerospace and energy sectors. The $39,100 mean earnings after six years suggest steady but modest income growth. With reasonable debt levels and solid employment outcomes in a state with rising wages, CSU Pueblo offers an average return on investment for students seeking practical career preparation.