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2023 Best Teaching Schools in Colorado

15 Schools Ranked
$43,554 Average Earnings
$24,662 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 help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Teaching Degree Search has developed this Best Teaching Schools in Colorado ranking. Our analysis looked at 15 schools in Colorado to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for teaching students.

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Top Teaching Schools in Colorado

Learn more about these excellent schools below:

#1

Front Range Community College

Westminster, Colorado
$36,174 Average Earnings
$20,922 Avg Student Debt

Our 2023 rankings named Front Range Community College the best school in Colorado for teaching students working on their degree.

On average, students take out $20,922 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, FRCC graduates make an average of $36,174 annually.

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#2

Red Rocks Community College

Lakewood, Colorado
$53,516 Average Earnings
$17,601 Avg Student Debt

The excellent programs at Red Rocks Community College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best teaching schools in Colorado.

Degree recipients from Red Rocks Community College accumulate an average of $17,601 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Once they receive their degree, Red Rocks Community College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $53,516 during the early year of their career.

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#3

Regis University

Denver, Colorado
$53,795 Average Earnings
$32,679 Avg Student Debt

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Regis University. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Teaching Schools in Colorado list.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $32,679 in student loans. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $373. During the early years of their career, Regis U graduates make an average of $53,795 annually.

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$45,865 Average Earnings
$23,304 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Colorado State University - Fort Collins. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Teaching Schools in Colorado list.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,304 in student loans. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $397 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from Colorado State, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $45,865 during the early years of their career.

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$56,691 Average Earnings
$28,012 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Teaching Schools in Colorado list.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $28,012 in student loans. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $251, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from CU Anschutz, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $56,691 during the early years of their career.

Full University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus Report

#6

University of Colorado Boulder

Boulder, Colorado
$48,893 Average Earnings
$20,697 Avg Student Debt

University of Colorado Boulder ranked #6 on this year’s Best Teaching Schools in Colorado list.

On average, students take out $20,697 in loans while pursuing their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $566.After graduating from CU - Boulder, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $48,893 during the early years of their career.

Full University of Colorado Boulder Report

#7

University of Denver

Denver, Colorado
$51,736 Average Earnings
$25,437 Avg Student Debt

University of Denver landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best teaching programs.

On average, students take out $25,437 in loans while pursuing their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $579 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, DU graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $51,736 during the early year of their career.

Full University of Denver Report

#8

University of Northern Colorado

Greeley, Colorado
$40,180 Average Earnings
$23,336 Avg Student Debt

University of Northern Colorado did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for teaching students. It came in at #8 on the list.

On average, students take out $23,336 in loans while pursuing their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $281. During the early years of their career, University of Northern Colorado graduates make an average of $40,180 annually.

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#9

Pueblo Community College

Pueblo, Colorado
$39,357 Average Earnings
$16,642 Avg Student Debt

Pueblo Community College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Teaching Schools in Colorado ranking.

On average, students take out $16,642 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, Pueblo Community College graduates make an average of $39,357 annually.

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#10

Adams State University

Alamosa, Colorado
$40,945 Average Earnings
$26,227 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #10, Adams State University did quite well on this year’s best schools for teaching students working.

On average, students take out $26,227 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, Adams State graduates make an average of $40,945 annually.

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#11

University of Colorado at Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs, Colorado
$44,256 Average Earnings
$24,627 Avg Student Debt

University of Colorado at Colorado Springs did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for teaching students. It came in at #11 on the list.

On average, students take out $24,627 in loans while pursuing their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $289 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, UCCS graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $44,256 during the early year of their career.

Full University of Colorado at Colorado Springs Report

$39,544 Average Earnings
$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. It came in at #12 on the list.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $28,409 in student loans. Once they receive their degree, MSU Denver graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $39,544 during the early year of their career.

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#13

Colorado Christian University

Lakewood, Colorado
$42,552 Average Earnings
$38,001 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #13, Colorado Christian University did quite well on this year’s best schools for teaching students working.

Degree recipients from CCU accumulate an average of $38,001 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $366. Once they receive their degree, CCU graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $42,552 during the early year of their career.

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#14

Community College of Denver

Denver, Colorado
$38,525 Average Earnings
$19,587 Avg Student Debt

Community College of Denver came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Teaching Schools in Colorado ranking.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $19,587 in student loans.After graduating from CCD, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $38,525 during the early years of their career.

Full Community College of Denver Report

#15

Colorado Mesa University

Grand Junction, Colorado
$38,493 Average Earnings
$23,997 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #15, Colorado Mesa University did quite well on this year’s best schools for teaching students working.

Degree recipients from Colorado Mesa accumulate an average of $23,997 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $176. During the early years of their career, Colorado Mesa graduates make an average of $38,493 annually.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 15 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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