Best Economics Schools in Colorado

Colorado has 9 colleges offering Economics programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 477 recent graduates. Graduates in Colorado earn $44,400 on average within two years — 8% below the national average of $48,383. Lower cost of living or industry mix may explain the gap.

Schools in CO

$44,400

CO Avg. Earnings

$48,383

National Avg.

449

Schools Nationally

Public vs Private: Economics in Colorado

Public Schools (7)

$44,159

avg. 2yr earnings

Private Schools (2)

$46,087

avg. 2yr earnings

Private schools produce $1,928 more in early earnings on average, but typically cost more. Compare net price to determine which offers better ROI.

Economics Schools in Colorado, Ranked by Earnings

Colorado College

Colorado Springs, CO · Private

$46,087

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $45,092

Graduates: 32

Acceptance: 20.0%

University of Denver

Denver, CO · Private

N/A

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $31,689

Graduates: 17

Acceptance: 71.2%

Metropolitan State University of Denver

Denver, CO · Public

$47,260

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $39,282

Graduates: 21

Acceptance: 99.1%

University of Colorado Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs, CO · Public

$40,089

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $39,542

Graduates: 31

Acceptance: 96.6%

University of Colorado Boulder

Boulder, CO · Public

$45,190

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $44,089

Graduates: 177

Acceptance: 83.3%

University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus

Denver, CO · Public

$47,260

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $40,044

Graduates: 25

Acceptance: 77.8%

Colorado State University-Fort Collins

Fort Collins, CO · Public

$44,937

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $41,108

Graduates: 127

Acceptance: 89.6%

University of Northern Colorado

Greeley, CO · Public

$38,289

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $43,280

Graduates: 30

Acceptance: 86.4%

Fort Lewis College

Durango, CO · Public

$46,087

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $38,552

Graduates: 17

Acceptance: 93.2%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Economics in Colorado?

Colorado College ranks #1 for Economics in Colorado with median graduate earnings of $46,087 within two years of graduation. There are 9 schools offering Economics programs in the state.

How much do Economics graduates earn in Colorado?

Economics graduates in Colorado earn an average of $44,400 within two years of graduation. This is 8% below the national average of $48,383 for this major.

What is the hardest Economics school to get into in Colorado?

Colorado College is the most selective Economics program in Colorado with an acceptance rate of 20.0%. The average acceptance rate across Economics programs in the state is 79.7%.

Should I attend a public or private school for Economics in Colorado?

In Colorado, private Economics programs produce average earnings of $46,087 vs $44,159 at public schools. However, public schools typically cost less — consider net price relative to earnings when calculating ROI. There are 7 public and 2 private options in the state.

Other Popular Majors in Colorado

Computer Engineering $75,455 Computer Science $72,386 Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering $70,659 Construction Engineering Technologies $67,506 Biomedical/Medical Engineering $66,821 Engineering Physics $64,231 Management Information Systems and Services $64,219 Computer and Information Sciences, General $62,023

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study file last updated June 2026. Institution-level figures elsewhere on the site come from the June 2026 release.