Business Administration, Management and Operations at Taft University System

Drawing on data from comparable Colorado business programs, Taft University System's bachelor's degree appears to deliver earnings right at the state median—around $53,000 in the first year—while carrying debt estimated at $42,829 based on similar institutions nationally. That debt level is nearly double what most Colorado business programs report ($23,000 median), creating a burden that takes meaningful time to overcome even with solid starting pay.

The earnings projection places graduates in competitive territory with programs like Colorado State-Fort Collins, though well behind Colorado State Global's $70,000 median. However, the debt estimate is the real concern here. At 81% of first-year earnings, it's manageable compared to many fields, but when peer Colorado programs typically saddle students with half that debt load, you're looking at potentially $20,000+ in extra borrowing for similar career outcomes.

Without actual graduate data from Taft itself, you're essentially betting that their program performs like the state average in earnings while accepting above-average debt based on institutional patterns. If your student can access this program at lower debt levels—through scholarships, employer support, or transfer credits—the earnings potential makes sense. But at full estimated cost, you're paying a premium that other Colorado business programs don't require for comparable entry points into the field.