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University of Northern Colorado Graduate School Report

2,389 Graduate Students
66.1% Took Classes Online
23.8% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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University of Northern Colorado Graduate School Rankings

#651 Masters Degree School in U.S.
#651 Doctorate Degree School in U.S.
#651 Graduate School in U.S.

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.

Best Master’s Degree Schools Ranking

University of Northern Colorado landed the #651 spot in College Factual’s 2026 Best Master’s Degree Schools in the U.S. ranking out of a pool of 4,630 colleges and universities that were eligible for this year’s ranking.For the Best Master’s Degree Schools in Colorado, University of Northern Colorado came in at #7.

Best Doctorate Degree Schools Ranking

Of the 4,630 institutions of higher learning that were examined in the 2026 Best Doctorate Schools in the United States ranking, University of Northern Colorado came in at #651.For the Best Doctorate Degree Schools in Colorado, University of Northern Colorado came in at #7.

### Best Graduate Schools Ranking

In College Factual’s 2026 Best Graduate Schools in the United States ranking, University of Northern Colorado took the #651 spot out of 4,630 schools. University of Northern Colorado also ranked #7 for Best Graduate Schools in Colorado.

University of Northern Colorado Graduate Student Diversity

2,389 Graduate Students
74.4% Women
23.8% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

University of Northern Colorado Graduate Student Male-Female Ratio

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. Male-to-Female Ratio of University of Northern Colorado Graduate Students

University of Northern Colorado Graduate Student Racial-Ethnic Diversity

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.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity of University of Northern Colorado Graduate Students

University of Northern Colorado Graduate School Cost of Attendance

$23,974 Median Graduate Debt

Data on the average tuition and fees for full-time graduate students at the school is not available.

University of Northern Colorado Graduate Student Debt

The typical graduate student at University of Northern Colorado who borrowed carries a median debt of $23,974.

Average Salary of University of Northern Colorado Graduate Programs

$62,182 Avg Masters Early-Career Salary
$71,895 Avg Doctorate Early-Career Salary

Master’s Degree Average Earnings

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.

Doctorate Degree Average Earnings

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 $86,693
Educational Administration $71,293
General Biology $66,844
American Sign Language $63,623
Clinical & Counseling Psychology $62,008
Special Education $60,811
Health & Physical Education $60,755
Drama & Theater Arts $59,486
Teacher Education Subject Specific $58,436

Location of University of Northern Colorado Graduate School

Colorado State
Midsize City Campus Setting
Public Public/Private

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.

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

Online Learning for University of Northern Colorado Grad Students

66.1% Took At Least One Online Class
48.6% Took All Classes Online

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. Online Learning at University of Northern Colorado

University of Northern Colorado Masters Degree Programs

The only degree programs listed here are those in which master’s degrees were awarded.

Masters Degree Program Annual Graduates Avg Early-Career Salary
Accounting 1 $86,693
Allied Health Professions 3
American Sign Language 11
Business Administration & Management 107
Clinical & Counseling Psychology 100 $57,581
Communication Sciences 23 $57,478
Criminal Justice & Corrections 8
Dietetics & Nutrition Services 7
Drama & Theater Arts 18
Educational Administration 68 $69,673
Educational Assessment 6
General Biology 38 $66,844
General Education 49 $51,932
General English Literature 5
Geological & Earth Sciences 1
Health & Physical Education 50 $60,755
History 6
Instructional Media Design 5
Linguistics & Literature 1
Mathematics 8
Mental & Social Health Services 7
Multilingual Education 15
Music 22 $47,769
Nursing 17 $111,158
Rehabilitation Professions 10
Sociology 5
Special Education 112 $60,811
Student Counseling 15 $54,666
Teacher Education Grade Specific 16
Teacher Education Subject Specific 29

University of Northern Colorado Doctorate Degree Programs

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 13 $70,247
Educational Administration 11 $74,013
Educational Assessment 6
General Biology 3
Health & Physical Education 5
Instructional Media Design 2
Music 13
Nursing 9
Special Education 10
Student Counseling 3
Teacher Education Grade Specific 8

University of Northern Colorado Graduate Certificate Programs

Listed here are the programs in which University of Northern Colorado awarded a graduate certificate.

Graduate Certificate Program Annual Graduates Avg Early-Career Salary
Teacher Education Subject Specific 1

University of Northern Colorado Professional Degree Programs

The programs below are those in which the school awarded a professional degree.

Professional Degree Program Annual Graduates Avg Early-Career Salary
Communication Sciences 8

Notes and References

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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