Online Bachelor’s Degree Programs

The Colorado State University System includes three distinct campuses: CSU in Fort Collins, CSU Pueblo, and CSU Global. Each serves a different student population while contributing to the CSU System’s broader mission of excellence, efficiency, and access in higher education.

CSU in Fort Collins is the system’s flagship research university, known for innovation, campus-based learning, and research that addresses real-world challenges.

CSU Pueblo is a regional campus and federally designated Hispanic-Serving Institution, offering personalized attention and degree programs aligned with high-demand fields such as nursing and cybersecurity.

CSU Global is the system’s fully online campus, designed for working professionals and distance learners who want to earn a CSU degree or certificate in a flexible format directly connected to a professional field.

So, while CSU Global is not the same as CSU Fort Collins or CSU Pueblo, it is part of the Colorado State University System and carries forward the system’s public mission through a 100% online model built for working adults.

CSU Global classes are 100% online and designed for students who are balancing school with work, family, military service, or other responsibilities.

Courses are eight weeks long and delivered through an online learning platform. Students do not have set class meeting times, but they do have regular deadlines for readings, discussions, assignments, and projects. The format gives students flexibility while still providing structure and accountability.

Yes. Our instructors are industry experts, often working in the field they teach, with tons of professional wisdom to share. They hold office hours throughout the week so you can connect one-on-one and build connections that could benefit you in and outside of the virtual classroom.

Students also have access to a success counselor who can serve as a resource. They have access to tutoring and can get help with paper writing, etc. Other students in the class are available to connect with. There is a lot of support available.

A specialization is a focused area of study added to your bachelor’s or master’s degree. It supplements your major with courses connected to a particular career goal, industry, or area of interest. At CSU Global, specialization courses count toward your degree requirements, so they do not increase the total number of credits needed to graduate.

It can. Nationally, workers with a bachelor’s degree earn nearly 50% more per week than those with some college but no degree, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor.

Among CSU Global undergraduate degree completers surveyed three to five years after graduation, the median self-reported annual salary increase was $31,500. In addition, 89% of undergraduate survey respondents reported being employed. This information is from our 2025 Return on Investment survey.

In addition, a study by Georgetown University reported that Colorado State University Global ranks second in Colorado for return on investment among public universities. The only public institution ranking higher is the Colorado School of Mines, a specialized university focused on engineering and applied sciences.

Based on 2021-22 data from Georgetown’s Center on Education and the Workforce, the most recent year for which data is available, CSU Global’s 10-year ROI for a bachelor’s degree is $298,000. That number rises to $700,000 by year 15, $1.1 million by year 20, and nearly $2 million by year 30.

Ready to roll? The next step is to complete the online application. Be sure to use the coupon code GLOBAL to have your application fee waived. In just a few minutes, you’ll be on your way to achieving your goals. An enrollment counselor will reach out to walk you through the next steps. We’ll be there with you every step of the way. Call us at 800-462-7845 if you’re ready to begin.