Colorado Mesa University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Colorado Mesa University at a glance

• 8,143

  students enrolled

• 2,113

  degrees and certificates a year

• 41%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $15,103

  average net price a year

  Tuition $8,592 in state, $23,192 out of state

• $39,223

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $45,823

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  85% working

What students study

AI and data programs

Degrees and certificates awarded in 2024, by program area and level, from IPEDS completions.

The job market around Colorado Mesa University

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

• 39

  open professional jobs

• 5

  entry level

  1 say no experience is needed

• 0%

  ask for AI skills

  0 jobs

• 4.6%

  unemployment in Mesa County

  2026-08 · up 0.8 points from a year earlier

• $71,485

  median household income

  Mesa County

• 38%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 3.0% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in health professions, business & management, security & protective services, which lead to clinical (1 open), finance (3 open), sales (10 open), operations (6 open), marketing (1 open), human resources (6 open).

Hiring most: Old Dominion Freight Line (4), Veterans Health Administration (3), 84 Lumber (2), Townsquare Media (2), Adelphi Staffing (1), Alpine Bank Opportunities (1), Alpine Banks of Colorado (1), Ariel Clinical Services (1).

What they hire for: Sales (10), Human Resources (6), Operations (6), Engineering (4), Finance (3), Academic (2). Sales jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Mesa County Workforce Development Board.

• Mesa County Workforce CenterGrand Junction · 970-248-0871 · Mon - Thurs 7:30am - 5:00pm Friday 7:30am - 12:00pm

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Colorado Mesa University?

Colorado Mesa University enrolls about 8,143 students and is a public 4-year institution in Grand Junction, Colorado. It awards about 2,113 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Colorado Mesa University?

41% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Colorado Mesa University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $39,223 six years after entry and $45,823 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Colorado Mesa University offer AI or data science degrees?

Yes. Colorado Mesa University awarded degrees or certificates in robotics, mechatronics and automation (certificate, associate) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.

Are there jobs near Colorado Mesa University?

39 open professional jobs are listed in Mesa County, 5 of them entry level and 1 saying no experience is needed. Old Dominion Freight Line has the most openings.