MBA students in class College of Business Graduation
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The Colorado State College of Business is proud to be an AACSB-accredited institution. Only achieved by about 5 percent of business schools worldwide, the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business certification is awarded to institutions that demonstrate a commitment to the highest caliber academic experiences.

Undergraduate Outcomes 

It takes more than a high-quality classroom experience to drive great student outcomes. The College of Business fosters success with a dedicated Career Management Center, academic advising, peer and professional mentoring and student clubs. Our faculty and staff don’t merely teach students. They impart the knowledge and skills necessary to adapt and succeed in a rapidly globalizing marketplace.

92%

Job or educational placement rate within 180 days of graduation

87%

Students who return to the College of Business the fall following their freshman year

70%

Students who graduated in 4 Years or Less

Based on 2019-2020 First Destination Reports

Students at the College of Business at Colorado State University don’t merely graduate. They prepare. They prepare to enter the job market as one of the most sought-after alumni groups in Colorado business. They prepare to meet ethical challenges with the perspective employers demand. They prepare to become leaders in their field.

Undergraduate Job Placement Rates

Concentration

2019-2020 Offer Rate

Average Starting Salary

Internship Rate

Accounting

94%

$52,998

62%

Computer Information Systems

88%

$54,488

58%

Finance

91%

$53,603

74%

Financial Planning

80%

N/A

67%

Human Resource Management

94%

N/A

63%

Marketing

92%

$43,657

67%

Org & Innovation Management

93%

$50,313

60%

Real Estate

89%

N/A

86%

Supply Chain

100%

$54,963

83%

Undergraduate Graduation and Enrollment Rates

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

Graduated by 4th Year

60.4%

68.5%

64.5%

70.5%

69.9%

Graduated by 5th Year

74.8%

82.1%

82.1%

76%

82.6%

Enrolled Fall Semester of 2nd Year

93.7%

87%

87%

89.6%

86.7%

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Graduate Outcomes 

71%

Three-Year Graduation Rate for Online MBA Students

For many, an MBA is the first step in achieving your career goals. It’s why we’ve designed our Online MBA program to complement those goals. With such career driven students, it’s no wonder then that our three-year graduation rate for Online MBA students is higher than the national average of 63%.

That difference of eight percent is thanks, in part, to a program that supports students at every step of their academic journey. Using the latest digital technology and content delivery methods, along with the help of faculty and instructional coordinators, graduate students acquire the skills and confidence they need to become leaders in business. Our program is also recognized as the best online MBA in Colorado by U.S. News & World Report.