Best Music Schools in Colorado

Colorado has 7 colleges offering Music programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 223 recent graduates. Graduates in Colorado earn $25,510 on average within two years — 6% below the national average of $27,045. Lower cost of living or industry mix may explain the gap.

Schools in CO

$25,510

CO Avg. Earnings

$27,045

National Avg.

354

Schools Nationally

Public vs Private: Music in Colorado

Public Schools (6)

$25,591

avg. 2yr earnings

Private Schools (1)

$25,100

avg. 2yr earnings

Public schools in Colorado produce comparable or higher early earnings for Music graduates, often at lower cost — making them strong value options.

Music Schools in Colorado, Ranked by Earnings

University of Denver

Denver, CO · Private

$25,100

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $21,466

Graduates: 17

Acceptance: 71.2%

University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus

Denver, CO · Public

$27,077

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $24,558

Graduates: 118

Acceptance: 77.8%

Colorado State University-Fort Collins

Fort Collins, CO · Public

$29,685

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $28,727

Graduates: 34

Acceptance: 89.6%

Metropolitan State University of Denver

Denver, CO · Public

$20,140

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $18,734

Graduates: 28

Acceptance: 99.1%

University of Colorado Boulder

Boulder, CO · Public

$23,579

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 83.3%

University of Northern Colorado

Greeley, CO · Public

N/A

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $23,709

Graduates: 26

Acceptance: 86.4%

Colorado State University Pueblo

Pueblo, CO · Public

$27,476

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 99.8%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Music in Colorado?

University of Denver ranks #1 for Music in Colorado with median graduate earnings of $25,100 within two years of graduation. There are 7 schools offering Music programs in the state.

How much do Music graduates earn in Colorado?

Music graduates in Colorado earn an average of $25,510 within two years of graduation. This is 6% below the national average of $27,045 for this major.

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

University of Denver is the most selective Music program in Colorado with an acceptance rate of 71.2%. The average acceptance rate across Music programs in the state is 86.8%.

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

In Colorado, private Music programs produce average earnings of $25,100 vs $25,591 at public schools. However, public schools typically cost less — consider net price relative to earnings when calculating ROI. There are 6 public and 1 private options in the state.

Other Popular Majors in Colorado

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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.