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2022 Best Value Education Schools for a Master’s in Colorado

14 Ranked Colleges
2,017 Degrees Awarded
$22,800 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Education Schools for a Master's in Colorado

When pursuing a degree in today’s world, students have many different options to choose from. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Best Value Education Schools for a Master’s in Colorado” ranking - to help you make that decision.

With 310,601 degrees handed out in 2019-2020, education is the 4th most popular major in the United States. In 2017-2018, education graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $43,887 and had an average of $30,244 in loans still to pay off.

Across Colorado, there were 4,246 education graduates with average earnings and debt of $44,047 and $33,629 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 2,017 education graduates with average earnings and debt of $52,789 and $41,587 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Education Schools for a Master’s in Colorado” ranking looked at 14 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in education. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality education programs that also have a lower cost than schools of similar quality.

To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as the cost to attend the school after aid is awarded and overall quality of the education program at the school. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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The education school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we’ve developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of “Best Value Education Schools for a Master’s in Colorado”.

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Best Value Education Schools for a Master’s in Colorado

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Education Schools for a Master’s in Colorado.

Top 14 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Education in Colorado

#1

Colorado State University - Fort Collins

Fort Collins, Colorado
#4 in overall quality
$28,055 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees

Out of the 14 schools in the Best Value Education Schools for a Master’s in Colorado that were part of this year’s ranking, Colorado State University - Fort Collins landed the #1 spot on the list. Colorado State is a large school located in Fort Collins, Colorado that handed out 189 masters’s education degrees in 2019-2020.

Colorado State also made our “Best Education Master’s Degree Schools in Colorado” list, coming in at #4. Average graduate tuition and fees at Colorado State University - Fort Collins are $28,055, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#2

University of Colorado Boulder

Boulder, Colorado
#1 in overall quality
$32,980 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees

Out of the 14 schools in the Best Value Education Schools for a Master’s in Colorado that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Colorado Boulder landed the #2 spot on the list. University of Colorado Boulder is a large public school situated in Boulder, Colorado. It awarded 138 masters’s education degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at CU - Boulder, the school also landed the #1 spot in our “Best Education Master’s Degree Schools in Colorado” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at CU - Boulder are $32,980, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#3

University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus

Denver, Colorado
#7 in overall quality
$23,915 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value Education Schools for a Master’s in Colorado. This large school is located in Denver, Colorado, and it awarded 307 masters’s education degrees in 2019-2020.

CU Anschutz also made our “Best Education Master’s Degree Schools in Colorado” list, coming in at #7. Average graduate tuition and fees at CU Anschutz are $23,915, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#4

University of Northern Colorado

Greeley, Colorado
#6 in overall quality
$21,708 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Northern Colorado. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Education Schools for a Master’s in Colorado. Located in Greeley, Colorado, this fairly large public school handed out 431 degrees to qualified masters’s education students in 2019-2020.

University of Northern Colorado also made our “Best Education Master’s Degree Schools in Colorado” list, coming in at #6. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Northern Colorado are $21,708, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#5

Colorado State University - Global Campus

Greenwood Village, Colorado
#9 in overall quality
$9,000 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Colorado State University - Global Campus. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Education Schools for a Master’s in Colorado. Located in Greenwood Village, Colorado, this fairly large public school awarded 94 diplomas to qualified masters’s education students in 2019-2020.

Colorado State University - Global Campus also made our “Best Education Master’s Degree Schools in Colorado” list, coming in at #9. Average graduate tuition and fees at Colorado State University - Global Campus are $9,000, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Education at Colorado State University - Global Campus

#6

Regis University

Denver, Colorado
#5 in overall quality
$14,322 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees

Regis University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Education Schools for a Master’s in Colorado ranking, coming in at #6. Located in Denver, Colorado, this medium-sized private not-for-profit school handed out 201 degrees to qualified masters’s education students in 2019-2020.

Regis U did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #5 on our “Best Education Master’s Degree Schools in Colorado” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Regis U are $14,322.

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#7

Adams State University

Alamosa, Colorado
#11 in overall quality
$10,551 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #7, Adams State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Education Schools for a Master’s in Colorado list. Adams State is a public institution located in Alamosa, Colorado. The school has a small population, and it awarded 82 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Adams State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #11 on our “Best Education Master’s Degree Schools in Colorado” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Adams State University are $10,551, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#8

University of Colorado at Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs, Colorado
#8 in overall quality
$25,774 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees

University of Colorado at Colorado Springs landed the #8 spot on the 2022 Best Value Education Schools for a Master’s in Colorado ranking. UCCS is a fairly large public school situated in Colorado Springs, Colorado. It awarded 158 masters’s education degrees in 2019-2020.

UCCS not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #8 on our “Best Education Master’s Degree Schools in Colorado” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Colorado at Colorado Springs are $25,774, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of Colorado at Colorado Springs Education Report

#9

Fort Lewis College

Durango, Colorado
#12 in overall quality
$8,590 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees

Fort Lewis College landed the #9 spot on the 2022 Best Value Education Schools for a Master’s in Colorado ranking. Fort Lewis College is a small public school situated in Durango, Colorado. It awarded 20 masters’s education degrees in 2019-2020.

FLC not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #12 on our “Best Education Master’s Degree Schools in Colorado” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at FLC are $8,590.

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#10

Colorado Christian University

Lakewood, Colorado
#10 in overall quality
$14,626 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees

Colorado Christian University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Education Schools for a Master’s in Colorado ranking, coming in at #10. CCU is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Lakewood, Colorado. It awarded 61 masters’s education degrees in 2019-2020.

CCU also made our “Best Education Master’s Degree Schools in Colorado” list, coming in at #10. Average graduate tuition and fees at CCU are $14,626, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#11

Metropolitan State University of Denver

Denver, Colorado
#14 in overall quality
$13,747 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees

Metropolitan State University of Denver landed the #11 spot on the 2022 Best Value Education Schools for a Master’s in Colorado ranking. Located in Denver, Colorado, this fairly large public school handed out 62 diplomas to qualified masters’s education students in 2019-2020.

MSU Denver also took the #14 spot in our “Best Education Master’s Degree Schools in Colorado” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Metropolitan State University of Denver are $13,747.

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#12

Western Colorado University

Gunnison, Colorado
#13 in overall quality
$17,371 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees

Western Colorado University ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value Education Schools for a Master’s in Colorado list. Western is a small public school situated in Gunnison, Colorado. It awarded 66 masters’s education degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Western, the school also landed the #13 spot in our “Best Education Master’s Degree Schools in Colorado” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Western Colorado University are $17,371, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Western Colorado University Education Report

#13

Colorado College

Colorado Springs, Colorado
#2 in overall quality
$41,933 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees

Colorado College came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Education Schools for a Master’s in Colorado ranking. Colorado College is a small school located in Colorado Springs, Colorado that handed out 20 masters’s education degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our colorado master’s degree education students list, Colorado College has also earned the #2 rank in our “Best Education Master’s Degree Schools in Colorado” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Colorado College are $41,933, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#14

University of Denver

Denver, Colorado
#3 in overall quality
$52,899 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees

University of Denver did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Education Schools for a Master’s in Colorado ranking, coming in at #14. Located in Denver, Colorado, this fairly large private not-for-profit school awarded 135 diplomas to qualified masters’s education students in 2019-2020.

DU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #3 on our “Best Education Master’s Degree Schools in Colorado” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at DU are $52,899, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Education at University of Denver

Notes and References

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%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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