All Colorado State University-Fort Collins majors by area
- Science & Math · 22
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 12
- Engineering · 11
- Humanities & Languages · 7
- Arts & Design · 5
- Business & Finance · 4
- Health & Medicine · 3
- Technology & Computing · 3
- Communications & Media · 2
- Education · 2
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geology / Earth Science | $41,158 | $71,631 | $26,028 |
| Chemistry | $42,660 | $71,615 | $19,062 |
| Biochemistry | $38,484 | $70,343 | $25,620 |
| Microbiological Sciences and Immunology | $39,701 | $69,269 | $26,000 |
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services | $51,005 | $66,984 | — |
| Forestry | $37,539 | $62,919 | $24,200 |
| Biology | $32,958 | $60,981 | $23,009 |
| Soil Sciences | $46,287 | $57,671 | $21,750 |
| Biotechnology | $40,141 | $55,981 | $17,594 |
| Ecology and Evolutionary Biology | $35,322 | $54,370 | $19,500 |
| Animal Sciences | $36,111 | $53,934 | $22,045 |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | $34,346 | $50,330 | $15,140 |
| Zoology / Animal Biology | $27,741 | $44,226 | $25,000 |
| Plant Sciences | $36,980 | $42,034 | $20,750 |
| Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services | $31,881 | $39,595 | $24,066 |
| Environmental / Natural Resources Management and Policy | — | — | — |
| Food Science and Technology | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | $47,835 | — | $21,020 |
| Natural Sciences | — | — | — |
| Neuroscience | $27,413 | — | $20,481 |
| Physics | $51,927 | — | — |
| Statistics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | $78,038 | $99,172 | $25,900 |
| Chemical Engineering | $62,468 | $97,271 | $21,240 |
| Construction Engineering Technology / Technician | $78,423 | $94,921 | $25,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $60,720 | $94,260 | $26,184 |
| Civil Engineering | $73,326 | $88,001 | $25,480 |
| Environmental Engineering | $66,109 | $82,005 | $27,500 |
| Interior Architecture | $45,774 | $61,894 | $22,417 |
| Biomedical Engineering | — | — | — |
| Computer Engineering | — | — | — |
| Engineering Science | — | — | — |
| Landscape Architecture | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linguistics | — | $55,647 | $16,225 |
| History | $36,272 | $52,144 | $24,152 |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $34,540 | $51,830 | $25,000 |
| International / Global Studies | $28,919 | $48,973 | $19,763 |
| English | $27,549 | $46,154 | $20,500 |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | $27,810 | — | $18,894 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | — | $65,940 | — |
| Studio Art | $30,143 | $41,309 | $21,500 |
| Music | $38,277 | $39,414 | $26,837 |
| Theatre | $28,172 | $34,552 | — |
| Dance | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration | $54,846 | $79,256 | $20,967 |
| Economics | $48,462 | $69,934 | $24,000 |
| Hospitality Management | $41,688 | $62,556 | $20,500 |
| Agricultural Business | $51,292 | $58,983 | $21,250 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $35,326 | $60,835 | $22,000 |
| Nutrition Science | $32,785 | $59,528 | $24,750 |
| Public Health | $52,540 | — | $26,000 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $78,856 | $114,076 | $23,250 |
| Information Science / Studies | $67,827 | $102,765 | $25,000 |
| Data Science | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications | $38,731 | $61,434 | $24,647 |
| Journalism | $36,352 | $53,528 | $22,500 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | — | — | — |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | — | — | — |
College Scorecard field of study, latest release: median earnings of graduates who received federal aid, 1 and 4 years after graduating; median federal loan debt. — means too few graduates to report.
From major to career
Business Administration → Management analyst
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 10.1% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Mechanical Engineering → Mechanical engineer
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 11.2% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former Colorado State University-Fort Collins students earn a median $60,543 ten years after starting college, more than 74% of Colorado colleges we cover. 67% graduate within six years.
Colorado State University-Fort Collins majors questions
How many majors does Colorado State University-Fort Collins offer?
Colorado State University-Fort Collins offers 71 bachelor's majors across 10 areas; the most majors are in Science & Math and Social Sciences & Public Service.
What is the highest-paying major at Colorado State University-Fort Collins?
Computer and Information Sciences graduates from Colorado State University-Fort Collins earn a median $114,076 four years after graduating, the highest of the 50 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $23,250.
Which Colorado State University-Fort Collins majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Theatre graduates earn the least: a median $34,552 four years after graduating.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections). Back to Colorado State University-Fort Collins overview