Cheapest Economics Colleges in Colorado

Metropolitan State University of Denver offers the most affordable Economics program in Colorado at $14,294 net price, nearly $22,000 less than the University of Denver's $36,037 cost. Students at MSU Denver earn $47,260 after graduation, matching graduates from the state's flagship university despite the massive cost difference. Colorado's aerospace and tech industries, anchored by companies like Lockheed Martin and Ball Aerospace, create strong demand for economic analysts and data specialists. The state's 12 Economics programs show dramatic price variation, with private institutions charging three times more than public options.

Programs

$14,294 – $36,037

Net Price Range

$44,400

Avg. Program Earnings

59.5%

Avg. Graduation Rate

12 Economics Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	Metropolitan State University of Denver Denver, Colorado	$14,294	$10,780	29.9%	97.9%
2	University of Colorado Colorado Springs Colorado Springs, Colorado	$16,431	$9,712	45.3%	84.8%
3	Western Colorado University Gunnison, Colorado	$16,773	$11,083	50.7%	91.9%
4	Fort Lewis College Durango, Colorado	$17,339	$9,670	43.1%	91.0%
5	University of Northern Colorado Greeley, Colorado	$18,457	$12,010	51.3%	78.5%
6	University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus Denver, Colorado	$19,133	$10,017	47.4%	74.6%
7	Colorado State University-Fort Collins Fort Collins, Colorado	$20,332	$12,896	66.9%	90.8%
8	University of Colorado Boulder Boulder, Colorado	$21,480	$16,430	75.0%	80.7%
9	Regis University Denver, Colorado	$22,689	$43,980	61.1%	76.1%
10	Colorado School of Mines Golden, Colorado	$29,240	$21,186	79.4%	58.0%
11	Colorado College Colorado Springs, Colorado	$31,678	$67,932	86.0%	16.3%
12	University of Denver Denver, Colorado	$36,037	$59,340	78.0%	77.7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Metropolitan State University of Denver's Economics program such a strong value?

MSU Denver combines the lowest net price at $14,294 with the highest graduate earnings at $47,260 among affordable options. Students also graduate with just $16,989 in debt, well below the state average.

How much can Colorado Economics students expect to earn after graduation?

Graduate earnings range from $38,289 to $47,260 across Colorado schools with available data. Metropolitan State University of Denver and UC Denver both produce graduates earning $47,260, while University of Northern Colorado graduates average $38,289.

Is there a significant cost difference between public and private Economics programs?

Public schools average around $18,000 in net costs while private institutions range from $22,689 to $36,037. Colorado College charges $31,678 despite being highly selective with just 16.30% acceptance, while University of Denver tops the list at $36,037.

Does the Colorado Opportunity Fund help reduce tuition costs?

The fund provides tuition stipends specifically for in-state students at participating public institutions. This benefit helps explain why in-state tuition at schools like UC Colorado Springs drops to just $9,712 compared to the $16,431 net price.

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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.