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Colorado State University-Fort Collins

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Colorado State University's main campus in Fort Collins sits at the foot of the Rocky Mountains, offering a blend of college town atmosphere and access to outdoor recreation. Students here are known for their school spirit and engagement in campus activities, with strong programs in natural sciences, engineering, and veterinary medicine. Distinctive facilities include the Engines and Energy Conversion Laboratory and the University Center for the Arts, supporting both research and creative endeavors. The university's location provides opportunities for research in atmospheric science through the Cooperative Institute for Research in the Atmosphere.

Programs Analyzed

Avg Grad Earnings

$42,981/yr

Avg DegreeOutlook Score

48/100

Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$12,896/yr

Out-of-state: $33,751/yr

Financial Aid & Net Price

What students actually pay after grants and scholarships, by family income. 19% of students receive Pell Grants and 31% take federal loans.

Family Income	Avg Net Price/yr	4-Year Net Cost	Net-Price ROI
$0 – $30K	$11,333	$45,332	9.5x
$30K – $48K	$11,654	$46,616	9.2x
$48K – $75K	$14,611	$58,444	7.4x
$75K – $110K	$23,048	$92,192	4.7x
$110K+	$28,684	$114,736	3.7x
Sticker price (no aid)	$12,896	$51,584	8.3x

Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships. ROI = average 10-year graduate earnings ÷ 4-year net cost. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

All Programs at Colorado State University-Fort Collins

52 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for full AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Program	DW Score	Earnings	AI Risk	ROI
Computer and Information Sciences, General Compare across schools	89	$78,856/yr	Very High	22.6x
Information Science/Studies Compare across schools	81	$67,827/yr	Very High	18.5x
Electrical Compare across schools	75	$78,038/yr	Very High	19.9x
Business Administration Compare across schools	75	$54,846/yr	High	14.2x
Civil Engineering Compare across schools	72	$73,326/yr	High	15.7x
Construction Engineering Technologies Compare across schools	70	$78,423/yr	Very High	18.5x
Chemical Engineering Compare across schools	70	$62,468/yr	High	17.9x
Public Health Compare across schools	70	$52,540/yr	High	15.1x
Mechanical Engineering Compare across schools	69	$60,720/yr	Very High	16.3x
Economics Compare across schools	68	$48,462/yr	Very High	12.5x
Environmental Health Engineering Compare across schools	64	$66,109/yr	Very High	14.1x
Chemistry Compare across schools	64	$42,660/yr	High	14.5x
Agricultural Business and Management Compare across schools	63	$51,292/yr	High	11.1x
Mathematics Compare across schools	63	$47,835/yr	Very High	13.4x
Applied Horticulture Compare across schools	62	$51,005/yr	Moderate	10.3x
Microbiological Sciences and Immunology Compare across schools	55	$39,701/yr	High	11.6x
Hospitality Administration/Management Compare across schools	53	$41,688/yr	High	9.3x
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences Compare across schools	51	$41,158/yr	High	13.7x
Political Science and Government Compare across schools	51	$36,324/yr	Very High	10.9x
Physics Compare across schools	50	$51,927/yr	Very High	9.1x
Parks Compare across schools	50	$33,161/yr	Moderate	9.1x
Sociology Compare across schools	46	$37,335/yr	High	10.0x
History Compare across schools	46	$36,272/yr	High	9.2x
Human Development & Family Studies Compare across schools	46	$36,214/yr	High	8.4x
Biochemistry & Biophysics and Molecular Biology Compare across schools	45	$38,484/yr	High	11.2x
Health and Physical Education/Fitness Compare across schools	45	$35,326/yr	Moderate	9.7x
Apparel and Textiles Compare across schools	45	$34,852/yr	High	9.7x
Social Work Compare across schools	44	$38,134/yr	Moderate	9.0x
Psychology, General Compare across schools	44	$37,121/yr	High	9.1x
Soil Sciences Compare across schools	43	$46,287/yr	High	9.8x
Interior Architecture Compare across schools	43	$45,774/yr	High	7.9x
Communication and Media Studies Compare across schools	43	$38,731/yr	High	9.5x
Music Compare across schools	43	$38,277/yr	High	9.3x
Animal Sciences Compare across schools	43	$36,111/yr	High	9.9x
Biology, General Compare across schools	42	$32,958/yr	High	10.4x
Journalism Compare across schools	39	$36,352/yr	Very High	9.7x
Plant Sciences Compare across schools	38	$36,980/yr	High	6.2x
Ecology & Evolution Compare across schools	38	$35,322/yr	High	9.3x
Forestry Compare across schools	37	$37,539/yr	Moderate	9.4x
Anthropology Compare across schools	36	$27,178/yr	High	9.1x
Biotechnology Compare across schools	35	$40,141/yr	High	6.8x
Fine and Studio Arts Compare across schools	34	$30,143/yr	Moderate	7.6x
Natural Resources Conservation and Research Compare across schools	33	$34,346/yr	High	8.3x
Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services Compare across schools	33	$31,881/yr	Moderate	8.2x
Liberal Arts and Sciences Compare across schools	31	$34,540/yr	Low	8.5x
Nutrition Sciences Compare across schools	30	$32,785/yr	High	5.4x
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft Compare across schools	29	$28,172/yr	Moderate	4.5x
English Language and Literature, General Compare across schools	28	$27,549/yr	Very High	8.2x
International/Global Studies Compare across schools	27	$28,919/yr	Moderate	9.3x
Zoology/Animal Biology Compare across schools	26	$27,741/yr	High	8.5x
Neurobiology and Neurosciences Compare across schools	23	$27,413/yr	High	4.3x
Philosophy Compare across schools	22	$27,810/yr	Very High	4.4x

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