Adams State University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Adams State University at a glance

• 1,250

  students enrolled

• 965

  degrees and certificates a year

• 39%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $12,980

  average net price a year

  Tuition $6,072 in state, $18,144 out of state

• $38,338

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $44,372

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  86% working

Executive education programs and Career retraining programs listed on its site.

What students study

AI and data programs

Adams State University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.

The job market around Adams State University

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Alamosa County, where the college is.

• 13

  open professional jobs

• 1

  entry level

• 0%

  ask for AI skills

  0 jobs

• 5.1%

  unemployment in Alamosa County

  2026-09 · up 0.6 points from a year earlier

• $51,445

  median household income

  Alamosa County

• 36%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 3.2% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in psychology, business & management, education, which lead to programs (1 open), finance (4 open), sales (1 open).

Hiring most: Adams State University (7), Adams State Universi (1), Colorado POST (1), Farm Service Agency (1), InstantServe (1), Valley-Wide Health Systems (1), Vir Healthway (1).

What they hire for: Finance (4), Academic (1), Clinical (1), Data & Analytics (1), Executive Leadership (1), Fundraising & development (1). Finance jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Workforce Colorado Rural Alliance Workforce Development Board.

• Alamosa Workforce CenterAlamosa · 719-589-5118 · Mon - Fri 8:00am - 12:00pm and 1:00pm - 5:00pm

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Adams State University?

Adams State University enrolls about 1,250 students and is a public 4-year institution in Alamosa, Colorado. It awards about 965 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Adams State University?

39% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Adams State University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $38,338 six years after entry and $44,372 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Adams State University offer AI or data science degrees?

Adams State University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.

Are there jobs near Adams State University?

13 open professional jobs are listed in Alamosa County, 1 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. Adams State University has the most openings.