# Colorado State University Pueblo: Business Economics (bachelor's)

Pueblo, CO. IPEDS 128106, CIP 52.06. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/colorado-state-university-pueblo/majors/business-economics

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $48,389
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $65,720 (U.S. median for this major: $80,165 across 83 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $23,786 (U.S. median $22,419)
- Rank in CO: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$14,445

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.52 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $65,720 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 | $9,374 | $42,370 | 1.7 years |
| 30-48k | $8,948 | $40,445 | 1.6 years |
| 48-75k | $10,961 | $49,544 | 2.0 years |
| 75-110k | $15,701 | $70,969 | 2.8 years |
| 110k+ | $12,858 | $58,118 | 2.3 years |

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

## Business Economics at CO colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado State University Pueblo | $65,720 | $23,786 | $10,051 | 40% |

## Careers
- Management Analysts (SOC 13-1111): median wage $96,820 Pueblo, CO, $104,750 CO, $101,860 U.S.; U.S. jobs 10.1% by 2035
- Financial Risk Specialists (SOC 13-2054): median wage not reported Pueblo, CO, $120,300 CO, $117,330 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.4% 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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