2023 Most Popular Teaching Schools in Colorado
With all the teaching programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best 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. Also there are many trade schools and bootcamps that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Teaching Degree Search has created its Most Popular Teaching Schools in Colorado ranking. Our analysis looked at 36 schools in Colorado to see which programs were the most popular for teaching students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.
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Most Popular Teaching Schools in Colorado
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Our 2023 rankings named University of Northern Colorado the most popular school in Colorado for teaching students working on their degree. Located in Greeley, Colorado, the fairly large public school handed out 732 degrees in 2020-2021.
On average, students take out $23,336 in loans while pursuing their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $281, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, University of Northern Colorado graduates make an average of $40,180 annually. Around 85% of those degree recipients were women.
Out of the 36 schools in Colorado that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus landed the # 2 spot on the list. Denver, Colorado is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out degrees to 357 students in 2020-2021.
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. Around 83% of those degree recipients were women.
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The programs at University of Colorado at Colorado Springs helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular teaching schools in Colorado. Located in Colorado Springs, Colorado, the fairly large public school awarded 304 diplomas to qualifed students in 2020-2021.
On average, students take out $24,627 in loans while pursuing their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $289.After graduating from UCCS, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $44,256 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 75% were women.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Regis University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Teaching Schools in Colorado list. Located in Denver, Colorado, the medium-sized private not-for-profit school awarded 293 diplomas to qualifed students in 2020-2021.
Degree recipients from Regis U accumulate an average of $32,679 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $373, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from Regis U, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $53,795 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 89% were women.
The programs at Front Range Community College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular teaching schools in Colorado. FRCC is a public institution located in Westminster, Colorado. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 291 degrees in 2020-2021.
Degree recipients from FRCC accumulate an average of $20,922 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Once they receive their degree, FRCC graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $36,174 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 96% were women.
University of Denver came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teaching Schools in Colorado ranking. University of Denver is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in Denver, Colorado that handed out 256 degrees in 2020-2021.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $25,437 in student loans. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $579. During the early years of their career, DU graduates make an average of $51,736 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 77% were women.
Metropolitan State University of Denver ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Teaching Schools in Colorado list. Located in Denver, Colorado, the fairly large public school awarded 220 diplomas to qualifed students in 2020-2021.
Degree recipients from MSU Denver accumulate an average of $28,409 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. 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. Around 86% of those degree recipients were women.
With a ranking of #8, Colorado State University - Fort Collins did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teaching students working. This large public school is located in Fort Collins, Colorado, and it awarded 202 degrees in 2020-2021.
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. During the early years of their career, Colorado State graduates make an average of $45,865 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 73% were women.
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University of Colorado Boulder ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Teaching Schools in Colorado list. This large public school is located in Boulder, Colorado, and it awarded 146 degrees in 2020-2021.
On average, students take out $20,697 in loans while pursuing their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $566, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, CU - Boulder graduates make an average of $48,893 annually. Around 73% of those degree recipients were women.
With a ranking of #10, Colorado State University - Global Campus did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teaching students working. Colorado State University - Global Campus is a fairly large public school located in Greenwood Village, Colorado that handed out 136 degrees in 2020-2021.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $31,798 in student loans. During the early years of their career, Colorado State University - Global Campus graduates make an average of $59,059 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 66% were women.
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Pueblo Community College ranked #11 on this year’s Most Popular Teaching Schools in Colorado list. Pueblo Community College is a public institution located in Pueblo, Colorado. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 129 degrees in 2020-2021.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,642 in student loans.After graduating from Pueblo Community College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $39,357 during the early years of their career. Around 99% of those degree recipients were women.
With a ranking of #12, Colorado Christian University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teaching students working. Lakewood, Colorado is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out degrees to 127 students in 2020-2021.
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. Of those students who received their degree, 91% were women.
Red Rocks Community College came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teaching Schools in Colorado ranking. This medium-sized public school is located in Lakewood, Colorado, and it awarded 98 degrees in 2020-2021.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $17,601 in student loans. During the early years of their career, Red Rocks Community College graduates make an average of $53,516 annually. Around 95% of those degree recipients were women.
Adams State University came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teaching Schools in Colorado ranking. Alamosa, Colorado is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out degrees to 95 students in 2020-2021.
Degree recipients from Adams State accumulate an average of $26,227 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.After graduating from Adams State, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $40,945 during the early years of their career. Around 73% of those degree recipients were women.
Pikes Peak Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for teaching students. It came in at #15 on the list. Pikes Peak Community College is a fairly large public school located in Colorado Springs, Colorado that handed out 80 degrees in 2020-2021.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,776 in student loans.After graduating from PPCC, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $31,856 during the early years of their career. Around 99% of those degree recipients were women.
Colorado Mountain College landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular teaching programs. Colorado Mountain College is a medium-sized public school located in Glenwood Springs, Colorado that handed out 75 degrees in 2020-2021.
Degree recipients from Colorado Mountain College accumulate an average of $16,264 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. During the early years of their career, Colorado Mountain College graduates make an average of $44,074 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 93% were women.
Western Colorado University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for teaching students. It came in at #17 on the list. Western is a public institution located in Gunnison, Colorado. The school has a small population, and it awarded 67 degrees in 2020-2021.
Degree recipients from Western accumulate an average of $24,772 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $272, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, Western graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $29,639 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 75% were women.
With a ranking of #18, Colorado State University - Pueblo did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teaching students working. This medium-sized public school is located in Pueblo, Colorado, and it awarded 46 degrees in 2020-2021.
Degree recipients from Colorado State University - Pueblo accumulate an average of $24,825 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $194 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from Colorado State University - Pueblo, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $42,728 during the early years of their career. Around 72% of those degree recipients were women.
Fort Lewis College landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular teaching programs. Durango, Colorado is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out degrees to 43 students in 2020-2021.
Degree recipients from FLC accumulate an average of $19,889 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $223, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, FLC graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $29,800 during the early year of their career. Around 91% of those degree recipients were women.
With a ranking of #20, Colorado Mesa University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teaching students working. Colorado Mesa is located in Grand Junction, Colorado and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 36 degrees to qualified students.
Degree recipients from Colorado Mesa accumulate an average of $23,997 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $176 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, Colorado Mesa graduates make an average of $38,493 annually. Around 78% of those degree recipients were women.
With a ranking of #20, Montessori Education Center of the Rockies did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teaching students working. Located in Boulder, Colorado, the very small private not-for-profit school handed out 36 degrees in 2020-2021.
Around 89% of those degree recipients were women.
Community College of Aurora did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for teaching students. It came in at #20 on the list. This medium-sized public school is located in Aurora, Colorado, and it awarded 36 degrees in 2020-2021.
On average, students take out $19,207 in loans while pursuing their degree.After graduating from CCA, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $39,128 during the early years of their career. Around 97% of those degree recipients were women.
Community College of Denver ranked #23 on this year’s Most Popular Teaching Schools in Colorado list. Community College of Denver is a medium-sized public school located in Denver, Colorado that handed out 34 degrees in 2020-2021.
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. Of those students who received their degree, 94% were women.
Trinidad State Junior College landed the #24 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular teaching programs. Located in Trinidad, Colorado, the small public school handed out 32 degrees in 2020-2021.
On average, students take out $12,844 in loans while pursuing their degree.After graduating from Trinidad State Junior College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $38,359 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 81% were women.
Taft University System came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teaching Schools in Colorado ranking. Denver, Colorado is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out degrees to 29 students in 2020-2021.
Of those students who received their degree, 28% were women.
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Notes and References
Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
References
- 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%.
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