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General Education Schools in Colorado

In 2020-2021, 390 students earned their Education degrees in CO.

As a degree choice, General Education is the 3rd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of General Education Majors in Colorado

Education majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 314
Bachelor’s Degree 66
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 9
Post-Master’s Certificate 9
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1

Gender Distribution

In Colorado, a education major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of education majors in Colorado is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.3%
  • Black or African American: 1.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 17.9%
  • White: 72.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.5%
  • Other Races: 5.4%
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Jobs for General Education Grads in Colorado

In this state, there are 1,240 people employed in jobs related to an education degree, compared to 60,930 nationwide.

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Wages for General Education Jobs in Colorado

A typical salary for a education grad in the state is $65,180, compared to a typical salary of $73,680 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Colorado that offer education degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

95 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
24,723 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,470. Of all the students who attend this school, 82% get financial aid. The average student takes 4.67 years to complete their degree at CU Anschutz.

74 Degrees in Major Awarded
28% Graduation Rate
19,086 Total Students

The 6.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. A typical student attending MSU Denver will pay a net price of $14,313. Of all the students who attend this school, 77% get financial aid.

70 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
11,460 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.47 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. 60% of the teachers are full time.

52 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
3,203 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. The student loan default rate is 5.80% which is lower than average. In their early career, Western grads earn an average salary of $34,914.

42 Degrees in Major Awarded
32% Graduation Rate
5,925 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. The 8.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it.

#6

Colorado Mesa University

Grand Junction
26 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
9,110 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,118. The student loan default rate of 8.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Most students complete their degree in 4.58 years.

#7

Colorado Mountain College

Glenwood Springs
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,315 Total Students

26% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,450.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
3,469 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 98%. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. 95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#8

Colorado College

Colorado Springs
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
2,050 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 0.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $24,703. 86% of the teachers are full time.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
614 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 16% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. The 2.30% student loan default rate is lower than average.

General Education Careers in CO

Some of the careers education majors go into include:

Job Title CO Job Growth CO Median Salary
Education Professors 24% $61,260

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to education.

Major Annual Graduates in CO
Teacher Education Grade Specific 839
Educational Administration 758
Special Education 340
Curriculum & Instruction 262
Multilingual Education 254
Teacher Education Subject Specific 245
Student Counseling 113
Educational Assessment 40

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