Best psychology graduate programs in Colorado

Psychology master’s graduates in Colorado earn a weighted average salary of $43,114 3 years after graduation, placing them in the bottom 50% nationally.

Our psychology graduate rankings cover 7 of the 10 programs available in Colorado, accounting for 94% of total student graduates. We only include schools with sufficient earnings and/or debt data.

Cost of living is not considered when comparing states.

For more information visit our guide to psychology. Interested in how we rank schools? Review our ranking methodology.

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#1 in Colorado | #51 in Psychology nationally
Economic score 0.56

The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

Earnings $45,565

Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 0.6

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

Debt $27,197

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

#2 in Colorado | #140 in Psychology nationally
Economic score 0.92

The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

Earnings $46,903

Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 0.9

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

Debt $44,555

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

#3 in Colorado | #163 in Psychology nationally

Adams State University

Alamosa, Colorado

Economic score 1.02

The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

Earnings $46,910

Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 1.0

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

Debt $48,765

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

#4 in Colorado | #219 in Psychology nationally

Regis University

Denver, Colorado

Economic score 1.31

The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

Earnings $39,891

Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 1.2

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

Debt $46,741

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

#5 in Colorado | #226 in Psychology nationally
Economic score 1.36

The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

Earnings $40,486

Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 1.2

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

Debt $47,834

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

#6 in Colorado | #266 in Psychology nationally

University of Denver

Denver, Colorado

Economic score 1.85

The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

Earnings $52,170

Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 2.1

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

Debt $111,361

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

#7 in Colorado | #291 in Psychology nationally

Naropa University

Boulder, Colorado

Economic score 4.80

The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

Earnings $31,734

Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 3.3

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

Debt $104,660

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

How long does it take to pay down debt in psychology in Colorado?

Years

1.6 years

The average debt accrued from a master's degree in psychology is covered by average graduate earnings in 1.6 years.

How much do graduates with a master's degree in psychology earn in Colorado?

Salary

$43,114

The median master's degree in psychology graduate earns $43,114 3 years after graduating.

How much does a master's degree in psychology cost in Colorado?

Net cost

$22,896

The average annual cost of a master's degree in psychology is $22,896. This is the net cost and considers only students that have received Title IV funds.

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