Home / Schools / Colorado State University

Colorado State University Graduate Programs

Fort Collins, CO

189

Graduate programs

PhD programs

139

Master’s programs

International students: 2,052 (2024/25)
Statement of purpose: The Graduate School has no standardized statement of purpose format; departments may impose their own requirements.
Application fee waivers: Yes - Application fees are automatically waived for applicants who earned a bachelor's degree or higher from an HLC-accredited Colorado institution or a U.S. land-grant institution. Affiliation-based waivers and free application days are also offered.
Official website: www.colostate.edu/

PhD Programs (50)

Agricultural and Resource Economics

Agricultural and Resource Economics · Deadline not published · $70 application fee · Official page

Animal Sciences

Animal Sciences · Deadline not published · $70 application fee · Official page

Anthropology

Anthropology and Geography · Deadline not published · $70 application fee · Official page

Applied Developmental Science

Human Development and Family Studies · Deadline not published · $70 application fee · Official page

Atmospheric Science

Atmospheric Science · Deadline not published · $70 application fee · Official page

Bioagricultural Sciences

Agricultural Biology · Deadline not published · $70 application fee · Official page

Biochemistry

Biochemistry and Molecular Biology · Deadline not published · $70 application fee · Official page

Bioengineering

School of Biomedical Engineering · Deadline not published · $70 application fee · Official page

Biological Science

Biology · Deadline not published · $70 application fee · Official page

Biomedical Sciences

Biomedical Sciences · Deadline not published · $70 application fee · Official page

Cell and Molecular Biology

Cell and Molecular Biology · Deadline not published · $70 application fee · Official page

Chemical Engineering

Chemical and Biological Engineering · Deadline not published · $70 application fee · Official page

Chemistry

Chemistry · Deadline not published · $70 application fee · Official page

Civil and Environmental Engineering

Civil and Environmental Engineering · Deadline not published · $70 application fee · Official page

Clinical Sciences

Clinical Sciences · Deadline not published · $70 application fee · Official page

Communication

Communication Studies · Deadline not published · $70 application fee · Official page

Computer Engineering

Electrical and Computer Engineering · Deadline not published · $70 application fee · Official page

Computer Science

Computer Science · Deadline not published · $70 application fee · Official page

Economics

Economics · Deadline not published · $70 application fee · Official page

Ecosystem Sustainability

Ecosystem Science and Sustainability · Deadline not published · $70 application fee · Official page

Education and Human Resource Studies - Education, Equity, and Transformation

School of Education · Deadline not published · $70 application fee · Official page

Electrical Engineering

Electrical and Computer Engineering · Deadline not published · $70 application fee · Official page

Environmental Health

Environmental and Radiological Health Sciences · Deadline not published · $70 application fee · Official page

Fish, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology

Fish, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology · Deadline not published · $70 application fee · Official page

Food Science and Nutrition - Food Science

Food Science and Human Nutrition · Deadline not published · $70 application fee · Official page

Food Science and Nutrition - Nutrition

Food Science and Human Nutrition · Deadline not published · $70 application fee · Official page

Forest Sciences

Forest and Rangeland Stewardship · Deadline not published · $70 application fee · Official page

Geosciences

Geosciences · Deadline not published · $70 application fee · Official page

Horticulture

Horticulture and Landscape Architecture · Deadline not published · $70 application fee · Official page

Human Bioenergetics

Health and Exercise Science · Deadline not published · $70 application fee · Official page

Human Dimensions of Natural Resources

Human Dimensions of Natural Resources · Deadline not published · $70 application fee · Official page

Mathematics

Mathematics · Deadline not published · $70 application fee · Official page

Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering · Deadline not published · $70 application fee · Official page

Media Communication

Journalism and Media Communication · Deadline not published · $70 application fee · Official page

Microbiology

Microbiology, Immunology, and Pathology · Deadline not published · $70 application fee · Official page

Music Therapy

School of Music, Theatre, and Dance · Deadline not published · $70 application fee · Official page

Occupation and Rehabilitation Science

Occupational Therapy · Deadline not published · $70 application fee · Official page

Pathology

Microbiology, Immunology, and Pathology · Deadline not published · $70 application fee · Official page

Physics

Physics · Deadline not published · $70 application fee · Official page

Political Science

Political Science · Deadline not published · $70 application fee · Official page

Psychology

Psychology · Deadline not published · $70 application fee · Official page

Radiological Health Sciences

Environmental and Radiological Health Sciences · Deadline not published · $70 application fee · Official page

Rangeland Ecosystem Science

Forest and Rangeland Stewardship · Deadline not published · $70 application fee · Official page

Social Work

School of Social Work · Deadline not published · $70 application fee · Official page

Sociology

Sociology · Deadline not published · $70 application fee · Official page

Soil and Crop Sciences

Soil and Crop Sciences · Deadline not published · $70 application fee · Official page

Statistics

Statistics · Deadline not published · $70 application fee · Official page

Systems Engineering

Systems Engineering · Deadline not published · $70 application fee · Official page

Toxicology

Environmental and Radiological Health Sciences · Deadline not published · $70 application fee · Official page

Watershed Science

Ecosystem Science and Sustainability · Deadline not published · $70 application fee · Official page

Master’s Programs (139)

Accountancy MAcc

College of Business · Deadline not published · $60 application fee · Official page

Accountancy MAcc - Data Analytics and Systems Specialization

College of Business · Deadline not published · $60 application fee · Official page

Accountancy MAcc - Financial Analysis, Auditing, and Reporting Specialization

College of Business · Deadline not published · $60 application fee · Official page

Accountancy MAcc - Taxation Specialization

College of Business · Deadline not published · $60 application fee · Official page

Addiction Counseling in Psychology MACP

College of Natural Sciences · Deadline not published · $60 application fee · Official page

Addiction Counseling in Psychology and Social Work MACPSW

University-Wide / Intra-University · Deadline not published · $60 application fee · Official page

Advanced Practice in Dietetics MAPD

College of Health and Human Sciences · Deadline not published · $60 application fee · Official page

Agribusiness and Food Innovation Management MAFIM

College of Agricultural Sciences · Deadline not published · $60 application fee · Official page

Agricultural Sciences MAg - Integrated Resource Management Specialization

College of Agricultural Sciences · Deadline not published · $60 application fee · Official page

Agricultural Sciences MAg - Teacher Development Specialization

College of Agricultural Sciences · Deadline not published · $60 application fee · Official page

Agricultural and Resource Economics MS

College of Agricultural Sciences · Deadline not published · $60 application fee · Official page

Animal Sciences MS

College of Agricultural Sciences · Deadline not published · $60 application fee · Official page

Anthropology MA

College of Liberal Arts · Deadline not published · $60 application fee · Official page

Anthropology MA - Humans and the Environment Specialization

College of Liberal Arts · Deadline not published · $60 application fee · Official page

Applied Industrial/Organizational Psychology MIOP

College of Natural Sciences · Deadline not published · $60 application fee · Official page

Applied Statistics MAS - Data Science Specialization

College of Natural Sciences · Deadline not published · $60 application fee · Official page

Applied Statistics MAS - Statistical Science Specialization

College of Natural Sciences · Deadline not published · $60 application fee · Official page

Art MFA

College of Liberal Arts · Deadline not published · $60 application fee · Official page

Arts Leadership and Cultural Management MALCM

College of Liberal Arts · Deadline not published · $60 application fee · Official page

Atmospheric Science MS

Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering · Deadline not published · $60 application fee · Official page

Bioagricultural Sciences MS

College of Agricultural Sciences · Deadline not published · $60 application fee · Official page

Bioagricultural Sciences MS - Entomology Specialization

College of Agricultural Sciences · Deadline not published · $60 application fee · Official page

Bioagricultural Sciences MS - Pest Management Specialization

College of Agricultural Sciences · Deadline not published · $60 application fee · Official page

Bioagricultural Sciences MS - Plant Pathology Specialization

College of Agricultural Sciences · Deadline not published · $60 application fee · Official page

Bioagricultural Sciences MS - Weed Science Specialization

College of Agricultural Sciences · Deadline not published · $60 application fee · Official page

Biochemistry MS

College of Natural Sciences · Deadline not published · $60 application fee · Official page

Bioengineering MS

School of Biomedical and Chemical Engineering · Deadline not published · $60 application fee · Official page

Biological Data Analytics PSM

College of Natural Sciences · Deadline not published · $60 application fee · Official page

Biological Science MS

College of Natural Sciences · Deadline not published · $60 application fee · Official page

Biomanufacturing and Biotechnology PSM

School of Biomedical and Chemical Engineering · Deadline not published · $60 application fee · Official page

Biomedical Sciences MS

College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences · Deadline not published · $60 application fee · Official page

Biomedical Sciences MS - Anatomical and Physiological Sciences Specialization

College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences · Deadline not published · $60 application fee · Official page

Biomedical Sciences MS - Reproductive Technology Specialization

College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences · Deadline not published · $60 application fee · Official page

Business Administration MBA - Evening MBA

College of Business · Deadline not published · $60 application fee · Official page

Business Administration MBA - Impact Specialization

College of Business · Deadline not published · $60 application fee · Official page

Business Administration MBA - Impact Specialization / Finance MFin Dual Degree

College of Business · Deadline not published · $60 application fee · Official page

Business Administration MBA - Online MBA

College of Business · Deadline not published · $60 application fee · Official page

Cell and Molecular Biology MS

Cell and Molecular Biology · Deadline not published · $60 application fee · Official page

Chemical Engineering MS

School of Biomedical and Chemical Engineering · Deadline not published · $60 application fee · Official page

Civil and Environmental Engineering MS

Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering · Deadline not published · $60 application fee · Official page

Clinical Sciences MS

College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences · Deadline not published · $60 application fee · Official page

Communication Studies MA

College of Liberal Arts · Deadline not published · $60 application fee · Official page

Communication Studies MA - Deliberative Practices Specialization

College of Liberal Arts · Deadline not published · $60 application fee · Official page

Communications and Media Management MCMM

College of Liberal Arts · Deadline not published · $60 application fee · Official page

Computer Engineering MS

Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering · Deadline not published · $60 application fee · Official page

Computer Information Systems MCIS

College of Business · Deadline not published · $60 application fee · Official page

Computer Science MCS

College of Natural Sciences · Deadline not published · $60 application fee · Official page

Computer Science MS

College of Natural Sciences · Deadline not published · $60 application fee · Official page

Conservation Leadership MCL

Warner College of Natural Resources · Deadline not published · $60 application fee · Official page

Construction Management MS

College of Health and Human Sciences · Deadline not published · $60 application fee · Official page

Counseling and Career Development MA

College of Health and Human Sciences · Deadline not published · $60 application fee · Official page

Creative Writing MFA

College of Liberal Arts · Deadline not published · $60 application fee · Official page

Design and Merchandising MS - Apparel and Merchandising Specialization

College of Health and Human Sciences · Deadline not published · $60 application fee · Official page

Design and Merchandising MS - Interior Design Specialization

College of Health and Human Sciences · Deadline not published · $60 application fee · Official page

Ecology MS

Graduate Degree Program in Ecology · Deadline not published · $60 application fee · Official page

Ecosystem Science and Sustainability PSM

Warner College of Natural Resources · Deadline not published · $60 application fee · Official page

Ecosystem Sustainability MS

Warner College of Natural Resources · Deadline not published · $60 application fee · Official page

Education and Human Resource Studies MEd - Education Sciences Specialization

College of Health and Human Sciences · Deadline not published · $60 application fee · Official page

Education and Human Resource Studies MEd - Learning Design and Training Specialization

College of Health and Human Sciences · Deadline not published · $60 application fee · Official page

Education and Human Resource Studies MEd - Organizational Learning, Performance and Change Specialization

College of Health and Human Sciences · Deadline not published · $60 application fee · Official page

Electrical Engineering MS

Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering · Deadline not published · $60 application fee · Official page

Engineering ME - Aerospace Engineering Specialization

Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering · Deadline not published · $60 application fee · Official page

Engineering ME - Biomedical Engineering Specialization

Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering · Deadline not published · $60 application fee · Official page

Engineering ME - Chemical Engineering Specialization

Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering · Deadline not published · $60 application fee · Official page

Engineering ME - Civil and Environmental Engineering Specialization

Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering · Deadline not published · $60 application fee · Official page

Engineering ME - Computer Engineering Specialization

Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering · Deadline not published · $60 application fee · Official page

Engineering ME - Electrical Engineering Specialization

Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering · Deadline not published · $60 application fee · Official page

Engineering ME - Mechanical Engineering Specialization

Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering · Deadline not published · $60 application fee · Official page

Engineering ME - Systems Engineering Specialization

Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering · Deadline not published · $60 application fee · Official page

English MA - English Education Specialization

College of Liberal Arts · Deadline not published · $60 application fee · Official page

English MA - Literature Specialization

College of Liberal Arts · Deadline not published · $60 application fee · Official page

English MA - TESL/TEFL Specialization

College of Liberal Arts · Deadline not published · $60 application fee · Official page

English MA - Writing, Rhetoric, and Social Change Specialization

College of Liberal Arts · Deadline not published · $60 application fee · Official page

Environmental Health MS

College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences · Deadline not published · $60 application fee · Official page

Environmental Health MS - Environmental Health and Safety Specialization

College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences · Deadline not published · $60 application fee · Official page

Environmental Health MS - Epidemiology Specialization

College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences · Deadline not published · $60 application fee · Official page

Environmental Health MS - Industrial Hygiene Specialization

College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences · Deadline not published · $60 application fee · Official page

Environmental Health MS - Occupational Ergonomics and Safety Specialization

College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences · Deadline not published · $60 application fee · Official page

Ethnic Studies MA

College of Liberal Arts · Deadline not published · $60 application fee · Official page

Extension Education MExtEd

College of Agricultural Sciences · Deadline not published · $60 application fee · Official page

Finance MFin

College of Business · Deadline not published · $60 application fee · Official page

Fish, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology MFWCB

Warner College of Natural Resources · Deadline not published · $60 application fee · Official page

Fish, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology MS

Warner College of Natural Resources · Deadline not published · $60 application fee · Official page

Food Science and Nutrition MS - Food Science Specialization

College of Health and Human Sciences · Deadline not published · $60 application fee · Official page

Food Science and Nutrition MS - Nutrition Specialization

College of Health and Human Sciences · Deadline not published · $60 application fee · Official page

Geosciences MS

Warner College of Natural Resources · Deadline not published · $60 application fee · Official page

Health and Exercise Science MS

College of Health and Human Sciences · Deadline not published · $60 application fee · Official page

History MA - Liberal Arts Specialization

College of Liberal Arts · Deadline not published · $60 application fee · Official page

History MA - Public History Specialization

College of Liberal Arts · Deadline not published · $60 application fee · Official page

Horticulture MS

College of Agricultural Sciences · Deadline not published · $60 application fee · Official page

Horticulture MS - Horticulture and Human Health Specialization

College of Agricultural Sciences · Deadline not published · $60 application fee · Official page

Human Development and Family Studies MS - Marriage and Family Therapy Specialization

College of Health and Human Sciences · Deadline not published · $60 application fee · Official page

Human Development and Family Studies MS - Prevention Science Specialization

College of Health and Human Sciences · Deadline not published · $60 application fee · Official page

Human Dimensions of Natural Resources MS - Conservation Leadership Specialization

Warner College of Natural Resources · Deadline not published · $60 application fee · Official page

Journalism and Media Communication MS

College of Liberal Arts · Deadline not published · $60 application fee · Official page

Languages, Literatures, and Cultures MA

College of Liberal Arts · Deadline not published · $60 application fee · Official page

Languages, Literatures, and Cultures MA - Spanish Specialization

College of Liberal Arts · Deadline not published · $60 application fee · Official page

Materials Engineering MME

School of Materials Science and Engineering · Deadline not published · $60 application fee · Official page

Materials Science and Engineering MS

School of Materials Science and Engineering · Deadline not published · $60 application fee · Official page

Mathematics MS

College of Natural Sciences · Deadline not published · $60 application fee · Official page

Mechanical Engineering MS

Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering · Deadline not published · $60 application fee · Official page

Microbiology MS

College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences · Deadline not published · $60 application fee · Official page

Microbiology-Immunology MS

College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences · Deadline not published · $60 application fee · Official page

Microscope Imaging Technology PSM

College of Natural Sciences · Deadline not published · $60 application fee · Official page

Music MM

College of Liberal Arts · Deadline not published · $60 application fee · Official page

Music MM - Choral Conducting Specialization

College of Liberal Arts · Deadline not published · $60 application fee · Official page

Music MM - Composition Specialization

College of Liberal Arts · Deadline not published · $60 application fee · Official page

Music MM - Instrumental Conducting Specialization

College of Liberal Arts · Deadline not published · $60 application fee · Official page

Music MM - Music Education Conducting Specialization

College of Liberal Arts · Deadline not published · $60 application fee · Official page

Music MM - Music Education Specialization

College of Liberal Arts · Deadline not published · $60 application fee · Official page

Music Therapy MMT

College of Liberal Arts · Deadline not published · $60 application fee · Official page

Natural Resources Stewardship MNRS - Ecological Restoration Specialization

Warner College of Natural Resources · Deadline not published · $60 application fee · Official page

Natural Resources Stewardship MNRS - Forest Sciences Specialization

Warner College of Natural Resources · Deadline not published · $60 application fee · Official page

Natural Resources Stewardship MNRS - Rangeland Ecology and Management Specialization

Warner College of Natural Resources · Deadline not published · $60 application fee · Official page

Natural Resources Stewardship MNRS - Western Ranch Management and Ecosystem Stewardship Specialization

Warner College of Natural Resources · Deadline not published · $60 application fee · Official page

Natural Sciences Education MNSE

College of Natural Sciences · Deadline not published · $60 application fee · Official page

Park and Protected Area Management MPPM

Warner College of Natural Resources · Deadline not published · $60 application fee · Official page

Philosophy MA

College of Liberal Arts · Deadline not published · $60 application fee · Official page

Physics MS

College of Natural Sciences · Deadline not published · $60 application fee · Official page

Political Science MA - Environmental Politics and Policy Specialization

College of Liberal Arts · Deadline not published · $60 application fee · Official page

Political Science MA - Political Analysis Specialization

College of Liberal Arts · Deadline not published · $60 application fee · Official page

Political Science MA - Power, Justice, and Democracy Specialization

College of Liberal Arts · Deadline not published · $60 application fee · Official page

Prevention Science Practice MPSP

College of Health and Human Sciences · Deadline not published · $60 application fee · Official page

Psychology MS

College of Natural Sciences · Deadline not published · $60 application fee · Official page

Public Health MPH

School of Public Health · Deadline not published · $60 application fee · Official page

Public Policy and Administration MPPA - Public Policy and Management Specialization

College of Liberal Arts · Deadline not published · $60 application fee · Official page

Radiological Health Sciences MS

College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences · Deadline not published · $60 application fee · Official page

Radiological Health Sciences MS - Health Physics Specialization

College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences · Deadline not published · $60 application fee · Official page

Rangeland Ecosystem Science MS

Warner College of Natural Resources · Deadline not published · $60 application fee · Official page

Social Work MSW

College of Health and Human Sciences · Deadline not published · $60 application fee · Official page

Sociology MA

College of Liberal Arts · Deadline not published · $60 application fee · Official page

Soil and Crop Sciences MS

College of Agricultural Sciences · Deadline not published · $60 application fee · Official page

Sport Management MSM

College of Liberal Arts · Deadline not published · $60 application fee · Official page

Statistics MS

College of Natural Sciences · Deadline not published · $60 application fee · Official page

Systems Engineering MS

Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering · Deadline not published · $60 application fee · Official page

Toxicology MS

College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences · Deadline not published · $60 application fee · Official page

Veterinary Clinical Care MS

College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences · Deadline not published · $60 application fee · Official page

Watershed Science MS

Warner College of Natural Resources · Deadline not published · $60 application fee · Official page

Zoo, Aquarium, and Animal Shelter Management PSM

College of Natural Sciences · Deadline not published · $60 application fee · Official page

Track these deadlines, find supervisors, and tailor your statement of purpose.
Open the GradFetch App