Cheapest Education Colleges in Colorado

Colorado Mountain College delivers the state's most affordable Education, General program at just $6,342 net cost, though its 25.90% graduation rate raises questions about completion support. The $25,336 gap between Colorado's cheapest and most expensive programs reflects stark differences in institutional resources and outcomes. Education graduates find opportunities throughout Colorado's growing tech sector, where companies like Lockheed Martin increasingly value employees with teaching and training backgrounds for workforce development roles.

Programs

$6,342 – $31,678

Net Price Range

55.5%

Avg. Graduation Rate

6 Education, General Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	Colorado Mountain College Glenwood Springs, Colorado	$6,342	$2,700	25.9%
2	University of Northern Colorado Greeley, Colorado	$18,457	$12,010	51.3%	78.5%
3	University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus Denver, Colorado	$19,133	$10,017	47.4%	74.6%
4	Colorado State University-Fort Collins Fort Collins, Colorado	$20,332	$12,896	66.9%	90.8%
5	Colorado Christian University Lakewood, Colorado	$25,458	$39,266	55.3%
6	Colorado College Colorado Springs, Colorado	$31,678	$67,932	86.0%	16.3%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the dramatic cost difference between Colorado's Education programs?

Colorado Mountain College charges $6,342 net cost while Colorado College reaches $31,678, a gap of $25,336. Public institutions benefit from state funding and the Colorado Opportunity Fund, which provides tuition stipends to in-state students.

How do graduation rates vary among Colorado's affordable Education programs?

Colorado State University-Fort Collins leads with a 66.90% graduation rate at $20,332 net cost. In contrast, the cheapest option at Colorado Mountain College shows only 25.90% of students completing their degrees.

Is University of Northern Colorado competitive for Education students?

UNC accepts 78.54% of applicants and graduates 51.30% of students at $18,457 net cost. The Greeley campus specifically focuses on teacher preparation, making it a practical choice for future educators.

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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.