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2023 Best Teaching Bachelor's Degree Schools in Colorado

12 Schools Ranked
$14,108 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$29,208 Avg Student Debt

There are so many teaching programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school or bootcamp that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Teaching Degree Search has created its Best Teaching Bachelor's Degree Schools in Colorado ranking. This report analyzed 12 schools in Colorado to see which ones offered the best bachelor's degree programs for teaching students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school us, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.

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Top Teaching Bachelor's Degree Schools in Colorado

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$12,188 Average Tuition & Fees
$23,304 Avg Student Debt

Our analysis found Colorado State University - Fort Collins to be the best school for teaching students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Colorado.

Students from Colorado who attend Colorado State full time pay an average of $12,188 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $31,470. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Colorado State accumulate an average of $23,304 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Online courses are available at Colorado State, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 91% took at least some of their classes online.

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#2

University of Northern Colorado

Greeley, Colorado
$10,666 Average Tuition & Fees
$23,336 Avg Student Debt

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Northern Colorado. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Colorado list.

In-state students pay an average of $10,666 in tuition and fees if they attend University of Northern Colorado full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $23,785. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from University of Northern Colorado accumulate an average of $23,336 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since University of Northern Colorado does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 84% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#3

University of Colorado Boulder

Boulder, Colorado
$12,610 Average Tuition & Fees
$20,697 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means University of Colorado Boulder is a great place for teaching students working on their bachelor’s degree.

Full-time students from Colorado pay an average of $12,610 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend CU - Boulder. Out-of-state students pay an average of $38,358. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $20,697 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at CU - Boulder. In fact, around 98% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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$9,384 Average Tuition & Fees
$28,030 Avg Student Debt

The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best teaching schools in Colorado.

Students from Colorado who attend CU Anschutz full time pay an average of $9,384 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $26,376. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from CU Anschutz accumulate an average of $28,030 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

CU Anschutz does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2019-2020 year, about 76% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#5

University of Colorado at Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs, Colorado
$10,994 Average Tuition & Fees
$24,627 Avg Student Debt

The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at University of Colorado at Colorado Springs helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best teaching schools in Colorado.

In-state students pay an average of $10,994 in tuition and fees if they attend UCCS full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $22,270. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,627 in student loans.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at UCCS. In 2019-2020 about 43% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#6

Regis University

Denver, Colorado
$39,610 Average Tuition & Fees
$32,679 Avg Student Debt

Regis University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree teaching programs.

The average tuition and fees at Regis U is $39,610. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Regis U accumulate an average of $32,679 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Regis U does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In 2019-2020 about 63% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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$10,021 Average Tuition & Fees
$28,409 Avg Student Debt

Metropolitan State University of Denver did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for teaching students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #7 on the list.

Full-time students from Colorado pay an average of $10,021 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend MSU Denver. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $27,502. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from MSU Denver accumulate an average of $28,409 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at MSU Denver. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 53% took at least some of their classes online.

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#8

Adams State University

Alamosa, Colorado
$9,680 Average Tuition & Fees
$26,227 Avg Student Debt

Adams State University ranked #8 on this year’s Best Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Colorado list.

In-state students pay an average of $9,680 in tuition and fees if they attend Adams State full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $17,933. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $26,227 in student loans.

Adams State does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In fact, around 29% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#9

Colorado Christian University

Lakewood, Colorado
$25,473 Average Tuition & Fees
$39,513 Avg Student Debt

Colorado Christian University landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree teaching programs.

If you want to attend CCU, expect to pay an average of $25,473 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $39,513 in loans while pursuing their degree.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since CCU does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2019-2020 about 51% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#10

Western Colorado University

Gunnison, Colorado
$10,662 Average Tuition & Fees
$24,772 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #10, Western Colorado University did quite well on this year’s best schools for teaching students working on their bachelor’s degree.

In-state students pay an average of $10,662 in tuition and fees if they attend Western full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $22,446. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $24,772 in loans while pursuing their degree.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Western does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 42% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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$9,005 Average Tuition & Fees
$24,825 Avg Student Debt

Colorado State University - Pueblo ranked #11 on this year’s Best Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Colorado list.

In-state students pay an average of $9,005 in tuition and fees if they attend Colorado State University - Pueblo full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $15,659. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,825 in student loans.

Online courses are available at Colorado State University - Pueblo, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. During the 2019-2020 year, about 85% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#12

Colorado Mesa University

Grand Junction, Colorado
$9,000 Average Tuition & Fees
$26,073 Avg Student Debt

Colorado Mesa University landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree teaching programs.

In-state students pay an average of $9,000 in tuition and fees if they attend Colorado Mesa full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $22,322. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $26,073 in loans while pursuing their degree.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Colorado Mesa does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 62% took at least some of their classes online.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 12 schools only.

References

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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