Business Administration, Management and Operations

Master's degree · Colorado State University-Fort Collins · Fort Collins, CO

CIP 52.02

$99,929Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$136,709Median earnings 4 years after
$123,668Median earnings 5 years after
$42,118Median federal debt
285Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Business Administration, Management and Operations at Colorado State University-Fort Collins earn a median of $99,929 one year after completing the program. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $103,485 four years after graduating (middle half: $69,982–$153,484). Median debt is $42,118, about 42% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's degree) at other Colorado schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus
Denver
$108,322$56,311
University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder
$94,825$41,000
University of Denver
Denver
$86,375$38,803
University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs
$83,829$36,448
Colorado State University Global
Denver
$83,380$46,548
Regis University
Denver
$75,196$41,000
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver
$70,202—
Colorado Christian University
Lakewood
$65,370$31,387
Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs
$63,087$40,236
Adams State University
Alamosa
$56,413$31,166

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Business Administration, Management and Operations graduates from Colorado State University-Fort Collins make?

The median salary is $99,929 one year after graduation and $123,668 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $42,118.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.