Compare 5 Business/Commerce, General. programs in Colorado. Average earnings: $55,341.
Business/Commerce, General programs produce graduates earning between $47,305 and $66,739—a $19K spread that demonstrates why program selection matters independently of school prestige. Across 5 ranked programs in Colorado, outcomes vary based on program quality, not institutional reputation.
Regis University's Business/Commerce program leads with graduates earning $66,739, significantly above the state average of $55,341. The University of Denver follows at $59,181, while Fort Lewis College delivers $52,714—proving that program-specific factors drive outcomes more than overall school rankings.
Highest program earnings: $66,739
Strong outcomes with 87.3% acceptance
7.8% payment burden | Excellent - payment under 8% of discretionary
14.1% family burden | Manageable - payment 12-18% of discretionary
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Regis UniversityPrivate | $66,739 | 16 | $25,000 | Excellent | $17,700 | Manageable |
| #2 | University Of DenverPrivate | $59,181 | 53 | $21,844 | Good | $27,813 | Challenging |
| #3 | Fort Lewis CollegePublic | $52,714 | 67 | $18,389 | Good | $21,062 | Challenging |
| #4 | $50,765 | 81 | $21,500 | Good | $14,786 | Challenging | |
| #5 | Adams State UniversityPublic | $47,305 | 99 | $19,500 | Good | $18,058 | Challenging |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
Data based on 2024-2025 Dept of Education reporting standards. Learn about our methodology →
