by our College Data Analytics TeamWant the scoop on University of Northern Colorado Graduate School? We’ve put together a comprehensive report on the school that covers what degree programs University of Northern Colorado offers, if the school is ranked, how diverse it is, and much more. You can jump to any section of this page using the following list.
College Factual began producing its annual Best Quality Schools rankings as a means to assist students in finding top-quality graduate colleges and universities that are invested in preparing their students for their future endeavors. Factors that go into these rankings include how much money students make after graduation, the number of FTE students per instructor, and how much debt students take on to attend the school.
In College Factual’s 2027 ranking of the Best Master’s Degree Schools in the U.S., University of Northern Colorado landed the #623 spot out of the 1,618 schools analyzed for this list. University of Northern Colorado also ranked #10 for Best Master’s Degree Schools in Colorado.
Of the 892 institutions of higher learning that were examined in the 2027 Best Doctorate Schools in the United States ranking, University of Northern Colorado came in at #526. In addition, University of Northern Colorado took the #8 spot for Best Doctorate Degree Schools in Colorado.
For the last year in which we have data, 2,389 graduate students decided that University of Northern Colorado was the best place for them. In order to come up with a feel for how diverse the school is, College Factual analyzed the demographics of these students. Our findings are below.
Women make up 74.4% of the total graduate student body at University of Northern Colorado while men make up 25.6%. These percentages may be different for specific degree programs.
Of all the graduate students at University of Northern Colorado, around 23.8% belong to a racial-ethnic minority group. The school attracts students from outside the U.S., too. Around 4.0% of graduate students hail from another country. The following chart shows the distribution of racial-ethnic groups at the school. If you click on it, you’ll find more detailed information.
Data on the average tuition and fees for full-time graduate students at the school is not available.
The typical graduate student at University of Northern Colorado who borrowed carries a median debt of $23,974.
Graduate students who earn their master’s degree at University of Northern Colorado enter the workforce with an average early-career salary of $62,182.
Graduate students who earn their doctoral degree at University of Northern Colorado enter the workforce with an average early-career salary of $71,895.
Early-career pay varies by field of study. The following table shows the graduate fields of study at University of Northern Colorado with the highest average early-career salaries for recent graduates.
| Graduate Field of Study | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|
| Nursing | $111,158 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | $86,693 |
| Educational Administration | $71,293 |
| General Biology | $66,844 |
| Clinical & Counseling Psychology | $62,008 |
| Special Education | $60,811 |
| Health & Physical Education | $60,755 |
| Communication Sciences | $57,478 |
| Student Counseling | $54,666 |
| General Education | $51,932 |
Located in Greeley, Colorado, University of Northern Colorado is a public institution. The surrounding area of the school is a good match for students who enjoy city life. Get more details about the location of University of Northern Colorado.
Contact details for University of Northern Colorado are given below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | Carter Hall - Rm 4000, Greeley, CO 80639 |
| Phone: | 970-351-1890 |
| Website: | www.unco.edu |
| Facebook: | www.facebook.com/universitynortherncolorado/ |
| Twitter: | twitter.com/UNCo_edu |
66.1% of the graduate students at University of Northern Colorado took at least one online course. For that same period, 48.6% of grad students took all of their classes online.
The only degree programs listed here are those in which master’s degrees were awarded.
| Masters Degree Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Professions | 11 | — |
| American Sign Language | 7 | — |
| Business Administration & Management | 111 | — |
| Clinical & Counseling Psychology | 78 | $57,581 |
| Communication Sciences | 43 | $57,478 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | 8 | — |
| Dietetics & Nutrition Services | 9 | — |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 15 | — |
| Educational Administration | 82 | $69,673 |
| Educational Assessment | 7 | — |
| General Biology | 40 | $66,844 |
| General Education | 50 | $51,932 |
| General English Literature | 4 | — |
| Health & Physical Education | 49 | $60,755 |
| History | 7 | — |
| Instructional Media Design | 3 | — |
| Linguistics & Literature | 1 | — |
| Mathematics | 20 | — |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 5 | — |
| Multilingual Education | 11 | — |
| Music | 22 | $47,769 |
| Nursing | 10 | $111,158 |
| Public Health | 9 | — |
| Sociology | 3 | — |
| Special Education | 79 | $60,811 |
| Student Counseling | 8 | $54,666 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 4 | — |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 26 | — |
Just like the master’s degree programs, only programs that had doctorate degrees awarded are shown here.
| Doctorate Degree Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Chemistry | 2 | — |
| Clinical & Counseling Psychology | 12 | $70,247 |
| Educational Administration | 9 | $74,013 |
| Educational Assessment | 4 | — |
| General Biology | 1 | — |
| Health & Physical Education | 4 | — |
| Instructional Media Design | 2 | — |
| Music | 24 | — |
| Nursing | 27 | — |
| Special Education | 7 | — |
| Student Counseling | 2 | — |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 8 | — |
The programs below are those in which the school awarded a professional degree.
| Professional Degree Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Communication Sciences | 9 | — |
The programs below are those in which the school awarded a post-masters certificate.
| Post-Masters Certificate Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing | 4 | — |
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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