Best Marketing Schools in Colorado

Colorado has 4 colleges offering Marketing programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 345 recent graduates. Graduates earn $43,572 on average within two years, roughly in line with the national average of $42,098.

School choice matters significantly: University of Denver graduates earn $49,918 while Fort Lewis College graduates earn $33,565 — a $16,353 gap. Research each program's curriculum, employer connections, and career services before deciding.

4
Schools in CO
$43,572
CO Avg. Earnings
$42,098
National Avg.
572
Schools Nationally

Public vs Private: Marketing in Colorado

Public Schools (3)
$41,456
avg. 2yr earnings
Private Schools (1)
$49,918
avg. 2yr earnings

Private schools produce $8,462 more in early earnings on average, but typically cost more. Compare net price to determine which offers better ROI.

Marketing Schools in Colorado, Ranked by Earnings

#1
University of Denver logo

University of Denver

Denver, CO · Private

$49,918
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $42,043
Graduates: 63
Acceptance: 71.2%
#2
Colorado State University Global logo

Colorado State University Global

Denver, CO · Public

$49,136
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $42,937
Graduates: 138
Acceptance: 92.9%
#3
Metropolitan State University of Denver logo

Metropolitan State University of Denver

Denver, CO · Public

$41,667
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $39,954
Graduates: 111
Acceptance: 99.1%
#4
Fort Lewis College logo

Fort Lewis College

Durango, CO · Public

$33,565
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $41,074
Graduates: 33
Acceptance: 93.2%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Marketing in Colorado?
University of Denver ranks #1 for Marketing in Colorado with median graduate earnings of $49,918 within two years of graduation. There are 4 schools offering Marketing programs in the state.
How much do Marketing graduates earn in Colorado?
Marketing graduates in Colorado earn an average of $43,572 within two years of graduation. This is 4% above the national average of $42,098 for this major.
What is the hardest Marketing school to get into in Colorado?
University of Denver is the most selective Marketing program in Colorado with an acceptance rate of 71.2%. The average acceptance rate across Marketing programs in the state is 89.1%.
Should I attend a public or private school for Marketing in Colorado?
In Colorado, private Marketing programs produce average earnings of $49,918 vs $41,456 at public schools. However, public schools typically cost less — consider net price relative to earnings when calculating ROI. There are 3 public and 1 private options in the state.

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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.