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Business Administration at Colorado State University-Fort Collins

Fort Collins, CO · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Business Administration, Management and Operations

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $54,846/yr (17% vs median)

AI Risk High (47% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (1,753,300 openings/yr)

ROI 12.5x earnings multiple (4.8x out-of-state)

Ranked #90 of 1,169 Business Administration programs Top 10%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Business Administration graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$659K	$645K	$574K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	12.8x	12.5x	11.1x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	4.9x	4.8x	4.2x
Probability of Field Employment	47%	43%	32%
DegreeOutlook Score	75	75	69

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$51,584

Out-of-state: $135,004 (4.8x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$81,328

-58% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$19,500

4.3 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$78,287

43% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $54,846 at Colorado State University-Fort Collins come in 17% above the national median of $46,892 for Business Administration programs.

With a 12.5x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 13% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Business Administration career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

With first-year pay of $54,846 far exceeding the $19,500 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

At #90 of 1,169 programs, this Business Administration program outperforms the majority of its peers. The top 10% ranking reflects consistently above-average outcomes.

A 43% earnings increase from $54,846 to $78,287 over five years is solid — not a moonshot, but evidence of normal career advancement.

About Colorado State University-Fort Collins

Colorado State University-Fort Collins accepts 90% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, with 25,148 students enrolled in Fort Collins, CO.

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Top Career Paths

Chief executives $206,420/yr

Computer and information systems managers $171,200/yr

Architectural and engineering managers $167,740/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 75/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Business Administration at Colorado State University-Fort Collins?

At 75/100, this is a high-performing program. The DegreeOutlook Score combines earnings, AI resilience, and ROI — and this program delivers on all three.

Should I worry about AI if I study Business Administration at Colorado State University-Fort Collins?

The 47% AI task exposure score is above average. Our model shows this affecting job availability more than salaries — graduates may face stiffer competition for fewer positions.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →