Adams State University
Alamosa, Colorado. 1,250 undergraduates.
Graduates' median debt ($18,000) equals 35% of former students' median earnings ten years after starting ($51,295).
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price for first-time, full-time students who received federal aid, by family income. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships. Source: College Scorecard.
Do students finish, and what do they earn?
| Measure | This college | Similar colleges nationally |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 37% | 54% |
| Return for second year | 51% | 76% |
| Median earnings, 6 years after starting | $42,926 | $49,318 |
| Median earnings, 10 years after starting | $51,295 | $58,912 |
| Median debt at graduation | $18,000 | $21,609 |
Graduation rate within 150% of normal time; retention is the share of first-year students who return. Earnings are medians for former students who received federal aid, working and not enrolled. National comparison is the median for colleges of the same type (mostly bachelor's degrees).
Programs and what graduates earn
30 programs reported| Program | Graduates / yr | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 8 | — | $82,563 | — |
| Biology, General | 17 | — | $58,192 | $21,500 |
| Business/Commerce, General | 80 | $49,247 | $56,875 | $19,750 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 27 | $40,795 | $54,853 | $19,500 |
| Sociology | 15 | — | $54,030 | $28,405 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 16 | $39,052 | $50,455 | $25,750 |
| Psychology, General | 6 | — | $48,301 | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | 3 | — | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 8 | — | — | — |
| English Language and Literature, General | 4 | — | — | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | 1 | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | 1 | — | — | — |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 3 | — | — | — |
| Psychology, Other | 4 | — | — | — |
| Political Science and Government | 3 | — | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 4 | — | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 3 | — | — | — |
| Music | 2 | — | — | — |
| Program | Graduates / yr | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 39 | $84,073 | $80,661 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 18 | $62,637 | $75,786 | — |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 436 | $54,287 | $62,277 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 33 | $57,026 | $59,697 | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 17 | $42,952 | — | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 6 | — | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching | 7 | — | — | — |
| Historic Preservation and Conservation | 1 | — | — | — |
| Public Administration | 2 | — | — | — |
| History | 1 | — | — | — |
| Program | Graduates / yr | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 196 | — | — | — |
| Program | Graduates / yr | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 7 | — | — | — |
Program-level medians for graduates who received federal aid. A dash means the Department of Education suppressed the figure to protect privacy, usually because the program is small. At four-year colleges, certificate graduates often earned a bachelor's at the same time, so their earnings can reflect the degree. Source: College Scorecard, field of study data.
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Quick answers
- How much does Adams State University cost per year?
- The average net price at Adams State University, what students pay after grants and scholarships, is $8,585 per year. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
- How much do Adams State University graduates earn?
- Former Adams State University students earn a median of $51,295 a year ten years after starting college. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
- What is the graduation rate at Adams State University?
- 37% of Adams State University students graduate within 150% of normal time. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
- How much student debt do Adams State University graduates have?
- The median federal student debt at graduation from Adams State University is $18,000. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
