# Colorado State University-Fort Collins: Economics (bachelor's)

Fort Collins, CO. IPEDS 126818, CIP 45.06. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/colorado-state-university-fort-collins/majors/economics

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $48,462
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $69,934 (U.S. median for this major: $79,489 across 368 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $24,000 (U.S. median $22,907)
- Rank in CO: 7 of 8 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the CO median for this major (8 colleges, $74,264): -$4,330
- Versus the U.S. median: -$9,555

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.35 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $69,934 minus $40,610 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in CO (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $13,259 | $57,677 | 2.0 years |
| 30-48k | $14,460 | $62,901 | 2.1 years |
| 48-75k | $15,905 | $69,187 | 2.4 years |
| 75-110k | $21,927 | $95,382 | 3.3 years |
| 110k+ | $29,763 | $129,469 | 4.4 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Economics at CO colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado College | $122,998 | $18,250 | $33,375 | 88% |
| University of Denver | $84,328 | not reported | $36,131 | 76% |
| Metropolitan State University of Denver | $80,907 | $23,750 | $15,327 | 32% |
| University of Colorado Colorado Springs | $75,209 | $25,000 | $15,788 | 47% |
| University of Colorado Boulder | $73,319 | $17,119 | $25,346 | 74% |
| University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus | $71,385 | $23,049 | $11,900 | 46% |
| Colorado State University-Fort Collins | $69,934 | $24,000 | $21,279 | 67% |
| University of Northern Colorado | $65,025 | $21,000 | $17,760 | 51% |

## Careers
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (SOC 25-2031): median wage $78,760 Fort Collins-Loveland, CO, $72,900 CO, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists (SOC 13-1161): median wage $74,240 Fort Collins-Loveland, CO, $93,050 CO, $78,760 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7% by 2035
- Data Scientists (SOC 15-2051): median wage $111,310 Fort Collins-Loveland, CO, $117,400 CO, $120,230 U.S.; U.S. jobs 34.6% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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