Best Sociology Schools in Colorado

Colorado has 12 colleges offering Sociology programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 623 recent graduates. Graduates earn $30,992 on average within two years, roughly in line with the national average of $31,633.

Schools in CO

$30,992

CO Avg. Earnings

$31,633

National Avg.

593

Schools Nationally

Public vs Private: Sociology in Colorado

Public Schools (10)

$31,703

avg. 2yr earnings

Private Schools (2)

$27,440

avg. 2yr earnings

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

Sociology Schools in Colorado, Ranked by Earnings

University of Colorado Boulder

Boulder, CO · Public

$29,064

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $34,274

Graduates: 72

Acceptance: 83.3%

Western Colorado University

Gunnison, CO · Public

$28,381

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $30,165

Graduates: 34

Acceptance: 97.5%

Colorado State University-Fort Collins

Fort Collins, CO · Public

$33,230

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $32,418

Graduates: 169

Acceptance: 89.6%

Colorado College

Colorado Springs, CO · Private

$25,194

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 20.0%

Metropolitan State University of Denver

Denver, CO · Public

$30,119

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $37,606

Graduates: 27

Acceptance: 99.1%

University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus

Denver, CO · Public

$35,988

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $29,663

Graduates: 46

Acceptance: 77.8%

Colorado State University Pueblo

Pueblo, CO · Public

$35,274

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $31,791

Graduates: 98

Acceptance: 99.8%

University of Northern Colorado

Greeley, CO · Public

$32,467

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $33,055

Graduates: 58

Acceptance: 86.4%

University of Colorado Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs, CO · Public

$29,685

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $31,183

Graduates: 39

Acceptance: 96.6%

#10

Fort Lewis College

Durango, CO · Public

$24,532

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $29,932

Graduates: 41

Acceptance: 93.2%

#11

Colorado Mesa University

Grand Junction, CO · Public

$38,289

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $28,904

Graduates: 17

Acceptance: 81.4%

#12

University of Denver

Denver, CO · Private

$29,685

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $29,973

Graduates: 22

Acceptance: 71.2%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Sociology in Colorado?

University of Colorado Boulder ranks #1 for Sociology in Colorado with median graduate earnings of $29,064 within two years of graduation. There are 12 schools offering Sociology programs in the state.

How much do Sociology graduates earn in Colorado?

Sociology graduates in Colorado earn an average of $30,992 within two years of graduation. This is 2% below the national average of $31,633 for this major.

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

Colorado College is the most selective Sociology program in Colorado with an acceptance rate of 20.0%. The average acceptance rate across Sociology programs in the state is 83.0%.

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

In Colorado, private Sociology programs produce average earnings of $27,440 vs $31,703 at public schools. However, public schools typically cost less — consider net price relative to earnings when calculating ROI. There are 10 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.