2027 Best Value Science Education Schools in Colorado
[Science Education](/majors/education/teacher-education-and-development/science-education/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong science education education at a price that pays off.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 3 schools to find the best return on investment for science education students.
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2027 Best Value Science Education Schools in Colorado
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the science education degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value Science Education Schools
Our analysis ranked University Of Northern Colorado the best value for a degree in science education in Colorado. University Of Northern Colorado is a large public school located in the city of Greeley. In-state tuition and fees average $11,901, compared with $26,979 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for science education graduates is $23,125. Early-career science education graduates make about $49,275. That is a strong return on a $23,125 median debt. Roughly 86% of applicants are accepted.
Regis University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in science education, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the city of Denver, Regis University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $28,140. Science Education graduates carry a median of $31,773 in student loans. Science Education graduates of Regis University earn a median of $72,028 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $31,773 median debt. Regis University admits about 86% of applicants.
A rank of #3 makes Colorado Christian University one of the best values for science education. Set in the suburb of Lakewood, Colorado Christian University is a large private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $28,846. Typical student debt for science education graduates is $36,092. Early-career science education graduates make about $47,333. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
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Notes and References
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 3 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 3 ranked schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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