Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
Quick Stats
Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at Colorado Mesa University, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 48% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 85th percentile among certificate-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (CO wage index 1.14). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at Colorado Mesa University
Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
| Major | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | vs. national | Rank (pay) | Rank (wage-adj.) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $65,284 | $96,708 | +5% | #139 of 459 | #202 | $22,080 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $69,631 | $81,319 | -9% | #676 of 966 | #917 | $22,250 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $54,004 | $74,932 | +6% | #99 of 253 | #140 | $21,300 |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | $49,827 | $72,815 | -11% | #57 of 61 | #59 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | $52,198 | $71,577 | -6% | #443 of 796 | #607 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $46,316 | $69,297 | +2% | #397 of 1176 | #647 | $20,000 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $38,204 | $58,708 | +6% | #179 of 660 | #364 | $24,000 |
| Business/Commerce | $43,111 | $57,897 | -15% | #218 of 271 | #250 | $21,302 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $32,899 | $54,717 | -3% | #310 of 660 | #433 | $21,061 |
| Psychology | $34,116 | $54,321 | +7% | #280 of 1027 | #475 | $23,093 |
| Social Work | $42,254 | $50,441 | -3% | #253 of 420 | #378 | $25,000 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | — | $50,384 | -8% | #188 of 265 | #228 | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $31,253 | $49,348 | -10% | #431 of 610 | #543 | $25,000 |
| Biology | $32,565 | $45,737 | -20% | #778 of 841 | #817 | $24,500 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $42,136 | $44,651 | -16% | #390 of 476 | #446 | $25,000 |
| English Language and Literature | $33,622 | $43,733 | -10% | #433 of 576 | #500 | $19,846 |
| Sociology | — | $42,701 | -19% | #424 of 462 | #449 | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $27,136 | $32,144 | -22% | #393 of 423 | #412 | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $21,173 | — | — | — | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
The Colorado Mesa University Town Property Report
- Avg home value near campus: $352,851
- Avg rent near campus: $1,562/mo — vs ~$690/mo campus room rate
- Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 81504 (4.0% cap, Grand Junction)
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🏆 Where Colorado Mesa University Ranks
Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.
Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,592 | $23,192 |
| Room | $6,210 | |
| Board | $5,550 | |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $26,547 | $41,147 |
Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | $11,547 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $11,755 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $15,061 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $18,182 |
| $110,001+ | $20,288 |
Programs & Career Paths
Top Degree Programs
Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.
Related Career Paths
Careers that graduates from Colorado Mesa University's top programs commonly pursue.
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology