2027 Best Applied Psychology Schools in Colorado

Applied Psychology degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for applied psychology students pursuing a degree.

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• Best Applied Psychology Schools in Colorado

Best Schools for Applied Psychology in Colorado

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall applied psychology education in Colorado.

Top Schools in Applied Psychology

1

Colorado State University Global Campus
Denver, CO

Associate's Degree Highest Degree Type

18 Applied Psychology Degrees Awarded

$68,936 Median Starting Salary

Colorado State University Global Campus tops our 2027 ranking of the best applied psychology schools. Set in the city of Denver, Colorado State University Global Campus is a large public institution. About 18 applied psychology degrees were awarded at Colorado State University Global Campus in the most recent year. Students who receive their applied psychology degree from Colorado State University Global Campus earn around $68,936 in the first couple years of their career. Colorado State University Global Campus graduates carry a median of $31,361 in student loans. More information about a degree in applied psychology from Colorado State University Global Campus

2

Colorado Christian University
Lakewood, CO

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

102 Applied Psychology Degrees Awarded

$44,948 Median Starting Salary

Colorado Christian University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in applied psychology, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the suburb of Lakewood, Colorado Christian University is a large private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 63%. There were roughly 102 applied psychology students who graduated with this degree at Colorado Christian University in the most recent data year. Applied Psychology graduates of Colorado Christian University earn a median of $44,948 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $36,092 to complete this degree. Read more about the applied psychology program at Colorado Christian University

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 · 2 schools evaluated.

• 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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.