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Psychology Schools in Colorado

1,139 students earned Psychology degrees in Colorado in the 2020-2021 year.

A Psychology major is the 6th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Psychology Majors in Colorado

Psychology majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 980
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 123
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 123
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 123
Post-Master’s Certificate 36
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 36

Gender Distribution

In Colorado, a psychology major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of psychology majors in Colorado is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.6%
  • Black or African American: 3.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.9%
  • White: 73.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.0%
  • Other Races: 7.3%
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Jobs for Psychology Grads in Colorado

There are 12,680 people in the state and 625,220 people in the nation working in psychology jobs.

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Wages for Psychology Jobs in Colorado

A typical salary for a psychology grad in the state is $83,630, compared to a typical salary of $95,610 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Colorado that offer psychology degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

264 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
13,856 Total Students

The 1.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.14 years to graduate.

238 Degrees in Major Awarded
29% Graduation Rate
3,164 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,388. It takes the average student 4.56 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 43% are considered full time.

141 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
7,839 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 17% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. This private institution charges an average net price of $25,051.

#4

Naropa University

Boulder
105 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
855 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 5.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 7 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.00 years to complete their degree at Naropa.

100 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
11,460 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. It takes the average student 4.47 years to graduate. 60% of the teachers are full time.

87 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
6,310 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $57,824 after earning their degree at this institution.

#7

Denver Seminary

Littleton
73 Degrees in Major Awarded
856 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 2.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The full-time teacher rate is 90%.

38 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
32,428 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $18,679. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 72% are considered full time.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
24,723 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.80% which is lower than average. In their early career, CU Anschutz grads earn an average salary of $48,167. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
37,437 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 67% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. The student loan default rate of 2.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

Psychology Careers in CO

Some of the careers psychology majors go into include:

Job Title CO Job Growth CO Median Salary
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 34% $84,410
Psychology Professors 31% $60,510
Psychologists 17% $95,710
Managers 16% $127,750

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to psychology.

Major Annual Graduates in CO
Education 2,359
Social Sciences 423
Communication & Journalism 286
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 94
Library Science 79
History 50
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 8

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