Education, General master's degree programs in Colorado
Compare 7 reporting programs using the same federal field and master's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.
Highest reported earnings in Colorado
Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.
1Regis UniversityDenver · Debt not reported$64,5272Colorado Mesa UniversityGrand Junction · Debt not reported$60,5863Metropolitan State University of DenverDenver · Debt not reported$57,7684Western Colorado UniversityGunnison · Debt not reported$57,6385University of Northern ColoradoGreeley · Debt not reported$53,6886Colorado State University PuebloPueblo · Debt not reported$53,5767University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical CampusDenver · Debt not reported$53,089
CAREER CONTEXT IN CO
What related occupations pay in Colorado
These are common occupational matches for this field, ranked by the strength of the federal education-to-occupation match.
25-1081Education Teachers, Postsecondary
- State median wage
- $66,870
- Middle 50% wage range
- $42,980–$85,030
- State employment
- 1,060
- Projected growth
- +2.5%
- Annual openings
- 5,300
Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Colorado; they are not earnings or placement rates for graduates of these programs. Wage ranges show the distribution across workers, not an entry-to-experienced career path. Growth and annual openings are national 2025–35 projections. BLS reports openings in thousands; DegreeVerdict displays the corresponding job count. These figures provide labor-market context and are not used in DegreeVerdict payoff or ROI calculations.
ALL REPORTING PROGRAMS
Compare every available outcome
Sorted by observed year-4 earnings. Open a row for its exact college-and-degree profile.
| # | College | City | Median year-4 earnings | Median federal debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Regis University | Denver | $64,527 | Not available |
| 2 | Colorado Mesa University | Grand Junction | $60,586 | Not available |
| 3 | Metropolitan State University of Denver | Denver | $57,768 | Not available |
| 4 | Western Colorado University | Gunnison | $57,638 | Not available |
| 5 | University of Northern Colorado | Greeley | $53,688 | Not available |
| 6 | Colorado State University Pueblo | Pueblo | $53,576 | Not available |
| 7 | University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus | Denver | $53,089 | Not available |
This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.
A quick read on Education, General in Colorado
What do Education, General master's degree graduates earn in Colorado?
Across 7 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $57,638 four years after completion.
How much federal debt is reported for these programs?
The current federal release does not contain enough reportable debt figures for this comparison.
Which Colorado colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?
The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. Regis University has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.