Best Value History Colleges in Colorado

Colorado State University Pueblo delivers the strongest value proposition for history majors with a net cost of just $12,948 and manageable debt of $16,450. While earnings span from $25,967 to $33,604 across Colorado's history programs, the state's aerospace and defense contractors like Lockheed Martin increasingly value liberal arts graduates for their analytical and communication skills. Metropolitan State University of Denver stands out with the highest graduate earnings at $33,604 despite a modest net cost of $14,294, while University of Colorado Boulder combines strong earning potential with a 75% graduation rate.

Programs

$12,948 – $36,037

Net Price Range

$30,243

Avg. Program Earnings

55.0%

Avg. Graduation Rate

14 History Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	Program Earnings	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	Metropolitan State University of Denver Denver, Colorado	$14,294	$33,604	$10,780	29.9%	97.9%
2	Colorado State University Pueblo Pueblo, Colorado	$12,948	$25,967	$9,401	38.0%	98.8%
3	University of Colorado Colorado Springs Colorado Springs, Colorado	$16,431	$30,047	$9,712	45.3%	84.8%
4	University of Northern Colorado Greeley, Colorado	$18,457	$33,138	$12,010	51.3%	78.5%
5	Colorado Mesa University Grand Junction, Colorado	$15,331	$26,353	$9,712	41.5%	81.8%
6	University of Colorado Boulder Boulder, Colorado	$21,480	$32,711	$16,430	75.0%	80.7%
7	Colorado State University-Fort Collins Fort Collins, Colorado	$20,332	$29,882	$12,896	66.9%	90.8%
8	University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus Denver, Colorado	$19,133		$10,017	47.4%	74.6%
9	Colorado Christian University Lakewood, Colorado	$25,458		$39,266	55.3%
10	Colorado College Colorado Springs, Colorado	$31,678		$67,932	86.0%	16.3%
11	University of Denver Denver, Colorado	$36,037		$59,340	78.0%	77.7%
12	Fort Lewis College Durango, Colorado	$17,339		$9,670	43.1%	91.0%
13	Regis University Denver, Colorado	$22,689		$43,980	61.1%	76.1%
14	Western Colorado University Gunnison, Colorado	$16,773		$11,083	50.7%	91.9%

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Colorado State University Pueblo such an affordable option?

CSU Pueblo offers the lowest net cost at $12,948 with an in-state tuition of just $9,401. The program maintains a 38% graduation rate while keeping average debt to $16,450, making it accessible for students prioritizing affordability over prestige.

How do graduation rates vary among Colorado's public history programs?

Graduation rates range dramatically from 29.9% at Metropolitan State Denver to 75% at UC Boulder. University of Northern Colorado achieves a solid 51.3% rate with a net cost of $18,457, while Colorado Mesa University graduates 41.5% of students at just $15,331 annually.

Is Metropolitan State University of Denver worth considering despite lower graduation rates?

Despite a 29.9% graduation rate, Metro State produces graduates earning $33,604 annually, the highest among all Colorado history programs. The combination of high earnings potential and a net cost of $14,294 creates compelling value for students who complete the program.

Does the Colorado Opportunity Fund significantly impact costs?

The fund provides tuition stipends that help explain why in-state students pay substantially less than net costs suggest. For example, UC Boulder's in-state tuition of $16,430 rises to a net cost of $21,480 when accounting for living expenses and other fees.

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Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.