Business programs across Colorado's 14 ranked institutions produce graduates with career earnings ranging from $41,312 to $74,824. The $33,512 earnings spread demonstrates how program selection directly impacts long-term financial outcomes, with top performers significantly outpacing state and national benchmarks.
Leading the list is University Of Colorado Boulder, achieving the highest program earnings of $74,824. University of Denver follows closely at $72,373, while Colorado State University-Fort Collins rounds out the top tier at $65,280. These flagship public universities demonstrate how strong undergraduate business programs translate into robust management careers and superior graduate outcomes.
| Rank | School | Location | Earnings | Net Price | Acceptance Rate | Grad Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | University Of DenverPrivate | Denver, CO | $87,755 Median Business Earnings | $20,097 | 77.8% | 75.6% |
| #2 | Boulder, CO | $86,441 Median Business Earnings | $14,231 | 78.1% | 74.2% | |
| #3 | Regis UniversityPrivate | Denver, CO | $80,663 Median Business Earnings | $13,713 | 86.5% | 61.0% |
| #4 | Fort Collins, CO | $78,065 Median Business Earnings | $13,259 | 88.5% | 66.5% | |
| #5 | Denver, CO | $75,142 Median Business Earnings | $6,743 | 74.7% | 46.2% | |
| #6 | Greeley, CO | $74,278 Median Business Earnings | $12,695 | 85.9% | 51.2% | |
| #7 | Lakewood, CO | $70,439 Median Business Earnings | $26,010 | — | 64.4% | |
| #8 | Colorado Mesa UniversityPublic | Grand Junction, CO | $69,465 Median Business Earnings | $10,792 | 82.0% | 40.6% |
| #9 | Denver, CO | $69,286 Median Business Earnings | $12,481 | 98.8% | 31.5% | |
| #10 | Colorado Springs, CO | $66,553 Median Business Earnings | $12,065 | 97.4% | 46.9% | |
| #11 | Pueblo, CO | $65,984 Median Business Earnings | $9,374 | 94.9% | 39.7% | |
| #12 | Glenwood Springs, CO | $64,949 Median Business Earnings | $5,190 | — | 27.4% | |
| #13 | Gunnison, CO | $61,876 Median Business Earnings | $11,490 | 99.7% | 50.5% | |
| #14 | Fort Lewis CollegePublic | Durango, CO | $56,628 Median Business Earnings | $18,622 | 77.3% | 35.6% |
| #15 | Adams State UniversityPublic | Alamosa, CO | $51,111 Median Business Earnings | $9,947 | — | 39.4% |
