Compare 11 Risk Management. programs in Colorado. Average earnings: $58,939.
While school rankings suggest predictable outcomes, Risk Management tells a different story. Across 11 programs, earnings range from $41,312 to $74,824—variation that tracks program quality, not overall school reputation.
University of Colorado Boulder's Risk Management program leads with graduates earning $74,824, well above the $58,939 state average. Colorado State University-Fort Collins follows at $66,656, while Regis University reaches $64,536—demonstrating that program strength varies independently of institutional prestige.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. University of Colorado Boulder graduates borrow $19,500 and face just a 5.1% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. For families considering parent loans, Metropolitan State University of Denver leads with a 13.8% family burden.
Highest program earnings: $74,824
Strong outcomes with 83% acceptance
5.1% payment burden | Excellent
13.8% family burden | Manageable
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $74,824 | 1,080 | $19,500 | Excellent | $46,340 | Challenging | |
| #2 | $66,656 | 705 | $20,000 | Excellent | $36,000 | Challenging | |
| #3 | Regis UniversityPrivate | $64,536 | 84 | $25,000 | Good | $17,700 | Manageable |
| #4 | $62,472 | 459 | $20,500 | Excellent | $21,716 | Manageable | |
| #5 | Colorado Mesa UniversityPublic | $61,496 | 172 | $22,000 | Excellent | $18,879 | Manageable |
| #6 | $60,368 | 201 | $20,470 | Excellent | $22,566 | Manageable | |
| #7 | $59,641 | 172 | $21,500 | Excellent | $13,743 | Manageable | |
| #8 | $55,029 | 362 | $20,000 | Good | $21,710 | Challenging | |
| #9 | $54,734 | 150 | $28,312 | Manageable | $15,000 | Challenging | |
| #10 | University Of DenverPrivate | $47,260 | 5 | $21,844 | Manageable | $27,813 | High |
| #11 | $41,312 | 82 | $20,250 | Manageable | $28,288 | High |
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 →
