2027 Best Value Social Work Schools in Colorado

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Colorado State University Pueblo
Pueblo, CO

Our analysis ranked Colorado State University Pueblo the best value for a degree in social work in Colorado. Set in the city of Pueblo, Colorado State University Pueblo is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $9,720, with out-of-state students paying around $17,944. Social Work graduates carry a median of $28,785 in student loans. Social Work graduates of Colorado State University Pueblo earn a median of $39,742 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $28,785 median debt. Colorado State University Pueblo admits about 95% of applicants.

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Mesa State College
Grand Junction, CO

Students looking for strong value in social work will find it at Mesa State College, which ranked #2. Set in the city of Grand Junction, Mesa State College is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $9,927 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $25,124. Social Work graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans. Early-career social work graduates make about $42,254. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 82% of applicants are accepted.

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Metropolitan State College Of Denver
Denver, CO

Metropolitan State College Of Denver came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value social work schools. Located in the city of Denver, Metropolitan State College Of Denver is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $11,124, while out-of-state students pay about $30,684. Typical student debt for social work graduates is $29,578. Social Work graduates of Metropolitan State College Of Denver earn a median of $47,882 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $29,578 median debt. Metropolitan State College Of Denver admits about 99% of applicants.

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University Of Colorado At Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, CO

University Of Colorado At Colorado Springs came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value social work schools. Located in the city of Colorado Springs, University Of Colorado At Colorado Springs is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $10,906, with out-of-state students paying around $25,039. Typical student debt for social work graduates is $23,559. Social Work graduates of University Of Colorado At Colorado Springs earn a median of $52,626 early in their careers. Set against $23,559 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 97% of applicants are accepted.

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Colorado State University Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO

A rank of #5 makes Colorado State University Fort Collins one of the best values for social work. Located in the city of Fort Collins, Colorado State University Fort Collins is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,373, compared with $35,061 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for social work graduates is $23,387. Social Work graduates of Colorado State University Fort Collins earn a median of $44,925 early in their careers. Set against $23,387 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 88% of applicants are accepted.

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University Of Denver
Denver, CO

University Of Denver landed the #6 spot for social work value this year. Set in the city of Denver, University Of Denver is a large private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $61,398. Social Work graduates carry a median of $22,534 in student loans. Social Work graduates of University Of Denver earn a median of $51,342 early in their careers. Set against $22,534 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Denver admits about 78% of applicants.