Colorado State University Pueblo
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 State University Pueblo, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 39% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 37th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-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 State University Pueblo
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction Management | $67,044 | $91,816 | -3% | #34 of 57 | #49 | — |
| Engineering | $76,059 | $90,627 | -4% | #13 of 19 | #14 | $28,000 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $71,714 | $80,676 | -9% | #697 of 966 | #926 | $24,111 |
| Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians | $62,138 | $76,532 | +-0% | #6 of 14 | #10 | — |
| Business/Managerial Economics | $48,389 | $65,720 | -16% | #72 of 84 | #78 | $18,000 |
| Information Science/Studies | $44,712 | $63,994 | -25% | #126 of 148 | #140 | $22,750 |
| Business/Commerce | $43,067 | $60,401 | -12% | #199 of 271 | #236 | $20,500 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $54,213 | $59,567 | -22% | #724 of 796 | #770 | — |
| Biology | $38,933 | $58,607 | +2% | #391 of 841 | #543 | $21,250 |
| Social Work | $39,742 | $58,449 | +13% | #69 of 420 | #163 | $25,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | $42,707 | $53,940 | -34% | #60 of 61 | #61 | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $34,865 | $52,746 | -3% | #327 of 610 | #461 | $24,771 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $31,769 | $51,721 | -8% | #395 of 660 | #513 | $20,965 |
| History | $32,603 | $50,874 | +0% | #223 of 459 | #320 | $16,450 |
| Sociology | $37,389 | $48,962 | -7% | #314 of 462 | #386 | $18,800 |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | — | $47,362 | -5% | #53 of 90 | #67 | — |
| Psychology | $27,133 | $45,974 | -9% | #751 of 1027 | #937 | $19,500 |
| English Language and Literature | $24,498 | $44,045 | -9% | #429 of 576 | #496 | $24,500 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $38,502 | $43,508 | -18% | #404 of 476 | #454 | $24,000 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | — | $35,436 | -14% | #350 of 423 | #380 | — |
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 State University Pueblo Town Property Report
- Avg home value near campus: $221,218
- Avg rent near campus: $1,270/mo — vs ~$713/mo campus room rate
- Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 81003 (6.3% cap, Pueblo)
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Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,870 | $14,711 |
| Room | $6,420 | |
| Board | $5,328 | |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $27,195 | $35,036 |
Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | $9,687 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $11,346 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $13,322 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $18,690 |
| $110,001+ | $19,746 |
Programs & Career Paths
Top Degree Programs
Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.
Related Career Paths
Careers that graduates from Colorado State University Pueblo's top programs commonly pursue.
Student Demographics
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology