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2027 Best General Education Schools in Colorado

9 Colleges in the United States
368 General Education Degrees Awarded
$47,546 Avg Early-Career Salary

General Education degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 9 schools to find the best for general education students.

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Best Schools for General Education in Colorado

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the general education degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in General Education

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No school ranked higher than University Of Colorado Boulder this year for general education. Located in the city of Boulder, University Of Colorado Boulder is a very large public university. University Of Colorado Boulder graduates 74% of students within six years. University Of Colorado Boulder awarded about 23 general education degrees in the most recent data year. General Education graduates of University Of Colorado Boulder earn a median of $55,861 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $20,373 to complete this degree. See the full general education program report for University Of Colorado Boulder

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Colorado Mountain College
Glenwood Springs, CO

A rank of #2 makes Colorado Mountain College one of the top schools for general education. This moderately-sized public university is located in the town of Glenwood Springs. The six-year graduation rate is 14%. About 17 general education degrees were awarded at Colorado Mountain College in the most recent year. Graduates of the general education program make about $48,694 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $12,953 to complete this degree. Read more about the general education program at Colorado Mountain College

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Mesa State College
Grand Junction, CO

A rank of #3 makes Mesa State College one of the top schools for general education. Located in the city of Grand Junction, Mesa State College is a large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 47%. There were roughly 20 general education students who graduated with this degree at Mesa State College in the most recent data year. General Education graduates of Mesa State College earn a median of $52,796 early in their careers. Mesa State College graduates carry a median of $22,310 in student loans. Get the full general education details for Mesa State College

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University Of Colorado Denver came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best general education schools. Located in the city of Denver, University Of Colorado Denver is a very large public university. University Of Colorado Denver graduates 46% of students within six years. About 73 general education degrees were awarded at University Of Colorado Denver in the most recent year. Graduates of the general education program make about $44,479 in their early career. University Of Colorado Denver graduates carry a median of $27,936 in student loans. See the full general education program report for University Of Colorado Denver

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University Of Northern Colorado is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in general education, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the city of Greeley, University Of Northern Colorado is a large public institution. University Of Northern Colorado graduates 51% of students within six years. University Of Northern Colorado awarded about 50 general education degrees in the most recent data year. General Education graduates of University Of Northern Colorado earn a median of $46,262 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $23,974. See the full general education program report for University Of Northern Colorado

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Fort Lewis College
Durango, CO

Fort Lewis College came in at #6 for general education this year. Fort Lewis College is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Durango. About 36% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 17 general education students who graduated with this degree at Fort Lewis College in the most recent data year. General Education graduates of Fort Lewis College earn a median of $30,676 early in their careers. Fort Lewis College graduates carry a median of $18,888 in student loans. More information about a degree in general education from Fort Lewis College

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Western State College Of Colorado came in at #7 for general education this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the town of Gunnison. Roughly 50% of students complete a degree within six years here. Western State College Of Colorado awarded about 46 general education degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general education program make about $51,949 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,455. More information about a degree in general education from Western State College Of Colorado

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Metropolitan State College Of Denver came in at #8 for general education this year. Set in the city of Denver, Metropolitan State College Of Denver is a very large public institution. About 31% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 42 general education students who graduated with this degree at Metropolitan State College Of Denver in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general education program make about $49,122 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,484. See the full general education program report for Metropolitan State College Of Denver

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Colorado State University Pueblo earned the #9 position for general education this year. Set in the city of Pueblo, Colorado State University Pueblo is a large public institution. Colorado State University Pueblo graduates 40% of students within six years. About 80 general education degrees were awarded at Colorado State University Pueblo in the most recent year. Students who receive their general education degree from Colorado State University Pueblo earn around $48,078 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $25,325 to complete this degree. Read more about the general education program at Colorado State University Pueblo

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 9 schools evaluated.

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