# Best Online Colleges in Colorado

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> Updated: 2026-06-07 | Schools: 30 | Category: By State
> Source: https://www.collegeranker.com/rankings/best-online-colleges-colorado

## Methodology

Online programs in Colorado ranked by outcomes and value

CollegeRanker uses a 4-pillar algorithm: Academic Quality (15-20%), Economic Outcomes (30%), Social Mobility (25-35%), Value & Affordability (20-25%). Social mobility data from Raj Chetty's Opportunity Insights Mobility Report Card (30M+ anonymized tax records). No subjective surveys.

## Rankings

| Rank | School | Location | Graduation | Earnings (10yr) | Net Price | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|------|--------|----------|------------|-----------------|-----------|-------------|---------------|
| 1 | [Regis University](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/regis-university) | Denver, CO | 61% | $72,105 | $18,397 | $25,000 | 0.35x |
| 2 | [University of Denver](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/university-of-denver) | Denver, CO | 77% | $71,155 | $36,131 | $21,844 | 0.31x |
| 3 | [University of Northern Colorado](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/university-of-northern-colorado) | Greeley, CO | 51% | $52,231 | $17,760 | $20,470 | 0.39x |
| 4 | [Metropolitan State University of Denver](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/metropolitan-state-university-of-denver) | Denver, CO | 31% | $52,093 | $15,327 | $21,500 | 0.41x |
| 5 | [Northeastern Junior College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/northeastern-junior-college) | Sterling, CO | 55% | $39,893 | $13,801 | $9,376 | 0.24x |
| 6 | [Western Colorado University](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/western-colorado-university) | Gunnison, CO | 51% | $46,833 | $16,425 | $20,250 | 0.43x |
| 7 | [Fort Lewis College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/fort-lewis-college) | Durango, CO | 39% | $46,349 | $17,296 | $18,389 | 0.4x |
| 8 | [Lamar Community College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/lamar-community-college) | Lamar, CO | 48% | $38,719 | $9,161 | $8,750 | 0.23x |
| 9 | [Colorado Mesa University](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/colorado-mesa-university) | Grand Junction, CO | 41% | $45,823 | $15,103 | $22,000 | 0.48x |
| 10 | [Colorado Mountain College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/colorado-mountain-college) | Glenwood Springs, CO | 27% | $44,127 | $7,813 | $9,000 | 0.2x |
| 11 | [Adams State University](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/adams-state-university) | Alamosa, CO | 36% | $44,372 | $12,980 | $19,500 | 0.44x |
| 12 | [University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/university-of-colorado-denveranschutz-medical-campus) | Denver, CO | 47% | $64,270 | $11,900 | $20,500 | 0.32x |
| 13 | [Colorado Northwestern Community College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/colorado-northwestern-community-college) | Rangely, CO | 34% | $43,526 | $12,131 | $12,000 | 0.28x |
| 14 | [University of Colorado Boulder](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/university-of-colorado-boulder) | Boulder, CO | 75% | $69,738 | $25,346 | $19,500 | 0.28x |
| 15 | [Trinidad State College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/trinidad-state-college) | Trinidad, CO | 55% | $36,475 | $10,772 | $8,908 | 0.24x |
| 16 | [Colorado State University-Fort Collins](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/colorado-state-university-fort-collins) | Fort Collins, CO | 67% | $60,543 | $21,279 | $20,000 | 0.33x |
| 17 | [Arapahoe Community College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/arapahoe-community-college) | Littleton, CO | 28% | $48,341 | $11,571 | $11,884 | 0.25x |
| 18 | [Colorado Christian University](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/colorado-christian-university) | Lakewood, CO | 60% | $50,416 | $29,500 | $28,312 | 0.56x |
| 19 | [Pikes Peak State College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/pikes-peak-state-college) | Colorado Springs, CO | 22% | $40,796 | $6,007 | $9,000 | 0.22x |
| 20 | [Otero College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/otero-college) | La Junta, CO | 37% | $39,018 | $11,103 | $10,250 | 0.26x |
| 21 | [University of Colorado Colorado Springs](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/university-of-colorado-colorado-springs) | Colorado Springs, CO | 46% | $54,659 | $15,788 | $20,000 | 0.37x |
| 22 | [Colorado State University Pueblo](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/colorado-state-university-pueblo) | Pueblo, CO | 39% | $55,563 | $10,051 | $21,500 | 0.39x |
| 23 | [Front Range Community College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/front-range-community-college) | Westminster, CO | 33% | $45,910 | $13,031 | $12,251 | 0.27x |
| 24 | [Aims Community College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/aims-community-college) | Greeley, CO | 37% | $41,887 | $11,463 | $6,844 | 0.16x |
| 25 | [Community College of Aurora](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/community-college-of-aurora) | Aurora, CO | 31% | $44,592 | $8,656 | $10,500 | 0.24x |
| 26 | [Morgan Community College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/morgan-community-college) | Fort  Morgan, CO | 45% | $39,429 | $9,266 | $8,501 | 0.22x |
| 27 | [Red Rocks Community College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/red-rocks-community-college) | Lakewood, CO | 35% | $46,288 | $9,044 | $9,500 | 0.21x |
| 28 | [Pueblo Community College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/pueblo-community-college) | Pueblo, CO | 34% | $37,434 | $12,045 | $10,000 | 0.27x |
| 29 | [Naropa University](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/naropa-university) | Boulder, CO | 42% | $28,720 | $29,179 | $24,712 | 0.86x |
| 30 | [Community College of Denver](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/community-college-of-denver) | Denver, CO | 18% | $39,095 | $9,450 | $12,495 | 0.32x |

## Data Sources

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (https://collegescorecard.ed.gov)
- Opportunity Insights Mobility Report Card (https://opportunityinsights.org/data)
- Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas
- Times Higher Education World University Rankings
- NCES IPEDS

## Citation

CollegeRanker. "Best Online Colleges in Colorado." CollegeRanker.com, 2026-06-07. https://www.collegeranker.com/rankings/best-online-colleges-colorado

## License

This data summary is provided for informational purposes. Underlying data from federal sources (College Scorecard, IPEDS) is public domain. Opportunity Insights data is available under their data use agreement at https://opportunityinsights.org/data/.