School value profile
Colorado State University OT value profile
Review why Colorado State University ranks #3 in The OT Index public-program value ranking, including institution-level cost, debt, completion, state labor-market context, and linked ACOTE program profiles.
Value rank #348.2 value score$13,373 in-state tuition$20,000 median debt
Value snapshot
Cost, debt, completion, and career-return context
This profile keeps College Scorecard institution-level measures separate from ACOTE and NBCOT program-specific context so applicants can see what is known and what still needs verification.
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How to interpret the value signal
The value score is strongest when low cost, manageable debt, completion strength, accreditation runway, and local labor-market opportunity point in the same direction.
Tuition signal
The published in-state tuition signal is still competitive, but applicants should verify total program-specific fees and living costs before treating it as low-cost.
Debt signal
The median debt signal is moderate. Applicants should ask whether OT students borrow above or below the institution-level figure.
Completion signal
The completion signal is usable but not elite. Applicants should ask about OT-specific retention, remediation, and graduation timing.
State opportunity
Colorado adds a moderate career-return signal. Applicants should compare the strongest metros and common first jobs before assuming statewide wage strength.
Program profiles
Linked ACOTE program profiles
Open the program-level profiles before treating the institution-level value score as an application decision.
| Program profile | Value context | Next step |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado State University OT doctorate profile | OT doctorate program; ACOTE next on-site review 2031/2032. | Open profile |
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Other public OT value profiles
Compare the value score against other public options before narrowing your application list.
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$8,410 in-state tuition; $15,000 median debt; 86.0 value score.
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$12,973 in-state tuition; $14,615 median debt; 66.2 value score.
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$14,338 in-state tuition; $16,704 median debt; 42.2 value score.
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