Cheapest Geography and Cartography Colleges in Colorado

Front Range Community College offers Colorado's most affordable Geography and Cartography program at just $10,854 net cost, while the University of Denver charges $36,037 - a gap of over $25,000 annually. Colorado's aerospace industry, including Ball Aerospace and Lockheed Martin, creates steady demand for geospatial professionals. Eight programs across the state serve students from community college level through research universities, with graduation rates spanning from 30% to 78%.

Programs

$10,854 – $36,037

Net Price Range

$34,201

Avg. Program Earnings

53.0%

Avg. Graduation Rate

8 Geography and Cartography Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	Front Range Community College Westminster, Colorado	$10,854	$4,740	30.1%
2	Metropolitan State University of Denver Denver, Colorado	$14,294	$10,780	29.9%	97.9%
3	University of Colorado Colorado Springs Colorado Springs, Colorado	$16,431	$9,712	45.3%	84.8%
4	University of Northern Colorado Greeley, Colorado	$18,457	$12,010	51.3%	78.5%
5	University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus Denver, Colorado	$19,133	$10,017	47.4%	74.6%
6	Colorado State University-Fort Collins Fort Collins, Colorado	$20,332	$12,896	66.9%	90.8%
7	University of Colorado Boulder Boulder, Colorado	$21,480	$16,430	75.0%	80.7%
8	University of Denver Denver, Colorado	$36,037	$59,340	78.0%	77.7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Front Range Community College so much cheaper than other options?

Front Range Community College charges just $4,740 in-state tuition compared to the University of Denver's $59,340. As a community college, it focuses on foundational coursework and transfer preparation rather than advanced research facilities.

How do earnings compare between the most and least expensive programs?

UC Denver graduates earn $37,478 annually despite moderate costs, while UC Colorado Springs graduates earn $31,133 with the lowest debt burden at $17,500. The $6,000 earnings difference suggests program focus and location matter beyond price alone.

Does Colorado's tech sector create good job prospects for geography graduates?

Colorado's aerospace companies like Ball Aerospace and Lockheed Martin regularly hire GIS specialists and cartographers. The state's growing tech sector and outdoor recreation industry also need geospatial analysis for everything from satellite imagery to trail mapping.

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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.