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Elementary Education and Teaching programs in Colorado

21 colleges in Colorado offer Elementary Education and Teaching, from certificate (1 to 2 years) to doctorate (research). The most graduates in 2023-24 came from University of Northern Colorado, University of Colorado Boulder, and Colorado Christian University.

Updated · Sources: IPEDS 2023-24, College Scorecard

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Colleges

Sorted by graduates in Elementary Education and Teaching. No college pays to be on this list or to rank higher.

  • University of Northern Colorado

    Greeley, CO · 4-year · Public

    Bachelor's degree Doctorate (research)
    Average net price
    $17,760
    Graduation rate
    51%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $52,231
  • University of Colorado Boulder

    Boulder, CO · 4-year · Public

    Bachelor's degree
    Average net price
    $25,346
    Graduation rate
    74%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $69,738
  • Colorado Christian University

    Lakewood, CO · 4-year · Private nonprofit

    Bachelor's degree
    Average net price
    $29,500
    Graduation rate
    64%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $50,416
  • Metropolitan State University of Denver

    Denver, CO · 4-year · Public

    Bachelor's degree
    Average net price
    $15,327
    Graduation rate
    32%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $52,093
  • University of Colorado Colorado Springs

    Colorado Springs, CO · 4-year · Public

    Certificate (1 to 2 years) Bachelor's degree
    Average net price
    $15,788
    Graduation rate
    47%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $54,659
  • Regis University

    Denver, CO · 4-year · Private nonprofit

    Bachelor's degree Master's degree
    Average net price
    $18,397
    Graduation rate
    61%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $72,105
  • Fort Lewis College

    Durango, CO · 4-year · Public

    Bachelor's degree
    Average net price
    $17,296
    Graduation rate
    36%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $46,349
  • Adams State University

    Alamosa, CO · 4-year · Public

    Bachelor's degree
    Average net price
    $12,980
    Graduation rate
    39%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $44,372
  • Community College of Denver

    Denver, CO · 4-year · Public

    Associate's degree
    Average net price
    $9,450
    Graduation rate
    20%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $39,095
  • Western Colorado University

    Gunnison, CO · 4-year · Public

    Bachelor's degree
    Average net price
    $16,425
    Graduation rate
    51%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $46,833
  • Red Rocks Community College

    Lakewood, CO · 4-year · Public

    Associate's degree
    Average net price
    $9,044
    Graduation rate
    32%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $46,288
  • Northeastern Junior College

    Sterling, CO · 2-year · Public

    Associate's degree
    Average net price
    $13,801
    Graduation rate
    56%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $39,893
  • Arapahoe Community College

    Littleton, CO · 4-year · Public

    Associate's degree
    Average net price
    $11,571
    Graduation rate
    29%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $48,341
  • Colorado Northwestern Community College

    Rangely, CO · 4-year · Public

    Associate's degree
    Average net price
    $12,131
    Graduation rate
    34%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $43,526
  • Trinidad State College

    Trinidad, CO · 4-year · Public

    Associate's degree
    Average net price
    $10,772
    Graduation rate
    55%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $36,475
  • Colorado College

    Colorado Springs, CO · 4-year · Private nonprofit

    Master's degree
    Average net price
    $33,375
    Graduation rate
    88%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $65,222
  • Front Range Community College

    Westminster, CO · 4-year · Public

    Associate's degree
    Average net price
    $13,031
    Graduation rate
    35%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $45,910
  • Lamar Community College

    Lamar, CO · 2-year · Public

    Associate's degree
    Average net price
    $9,161
    Graduation rate
    55%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $38,719
  • Morgan Community College

    Fort Morgan, CO · 4-year · Public

    Associate's degree
    Average net price
    $9,266
    Graduation rate
    45%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $39,429
  • Naropa University

    Boulder, CO · 4-year · Private nonprofit

    Bachelor's degree
    Average net price
    $29,179
    Graduation rate
    37%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $28,720
  • Otero College

    La Junta, CO · 2-year · Public

    Associate's degree
    Average net price
    $11,103
    Graduation rate
    38%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $39,018

Program 13.1202, CIP 2020. Colleges and award levels from IPEDS 2023-24 completions; costs and outcomes from College Scorecard (June 2026).