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2027 Best Value Sustainability Science Schools in Colorado

5 Colleges in the United States
$23,234 Avg Student Debt
$58,655 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Sustainability Science Badge [Sustainability Science](/majors/multi-interdisciplinary-studies/sustainability-science/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong sustainability science education at a price that pays off.

For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 5 schools to find the best return on investment for sustainability science students.

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2027 Best Value Sustainability Science Schools in Colorado

If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the sustainability science degrees they offer, see the list below.

Best Value Sustainability Science Schools

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Colorado Mountain College
Glenwood Springs, CO

Our analysis ranked Colorado Mountain College the best value for a degree in sustainability science in Colorado. Set in the town of Glenwood Springs, Colorado Mountain College is a moderately-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,616, compared with $12,840 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for sustainability science graduates is $11,000. Early-career sustainability science graduates make about $31,734. That is a strong return on a $11,000 median debt.

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University Of Colorado Denver is a great value for students pursuing a degree in sustainability science, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the city of Denver, University Of Colorado Denver is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $10,383, with out-of-state students paying around $29,391. Sustainability Science graduates carry a median of $26,582 in student loans. Sustainability Science graduates of University Of Colorado Denver earn a median of $66,288 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 75% of applicants are accepted.

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University Of Northern Colorado is a great value for students pursuing a degree in sustainability science, landing the #3 spot this year. University Of Northern Colorado is a large public school located in the city of Greeley. In-state tuition and fees average $11,901, with out-of-state students paying around $26,979. Typical student debt for sustainability science graduates is $23,974. Sustainability Science graduates of University Of Northern Colorado earn a median of $42,076 early in their careers. Set against $23,974 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Northern Colorado admits about 86% of applicants.

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Regis University
Denver, CO

Regis University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in sustainability science, landing the #4 spot this year. Set in the city of Denver, Regis University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $28,140. Sustainability Science graduates carry a median of $31,773 in student loans. Sustainability Science graduates of Regis University earn a median of $72,028 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 86% of applicants are accepted.

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A rank of #5 makes Colorado State University Fort Collins one of the best values for sustainability science. Colorado State University Fort Collins is a very large public school located in the city of Fort Collins. In-state tuition and fees average $13,373, with out-of-state students paying around $35,061. Typical student debt for sustainability science graduates is $22,843. Early-career sustainability science graduates make about $51,693. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Colorado State University Fort Collins admits about 88% of applicants.

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced 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 · 5 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 5 ranked schools only.

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