Here, CSM's Career Center Director Ron Brummett and CSM's Director of Admissions Bill Young offer some professional perspective. Mr. Young's perspective is interesting, in that he is also the parent of a college freshman and a recent user of many college guides, in addition to being a college admissions director. Mr. Brummet is the past president of the Collegiate Career Services Association of Colorado. Please feel free to use any of the following information and quotations. Call us if you have questions or would like additional information.
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For example, U.S. News factors retention rates very heavily into its rankings. But if a CSM student decides that engineering or applied science is no longer the major of choice, he or she will likely transfer to another university. On the other hand, a student at a larger school would simply change majors. But the School prides itself on the fact that no qualified applicant is rejected because of financial need. When return on investment for that tuition is considered, CSM starting salaries and signing bonuses reveal a high rate of return.