Compare 11 Communication, General. programs in Colorado. Average earnings: $45,797.
While school rankings suggest predictable outcomes, Communication, General. tells a different story. Across 11 programs, earnings range from $36,746 to $56,211—variation that tracks program quality, not overall school reputation.
University of Colorado Boulder's Communication program leads with graduates earning $56,211, well above the $45,797 average. Regis University follows at $53,344, while University of Denver reaches $53,098—demonstrating that program-specific factors drive outcomes more than institutional prestige.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $56,211 | 180 | $19,500 | Excellent | $46,340 | High | |
| #2 | Regis UniversityPrivate | $53,344 | 34 | $25,000 | Good | $17,700 | Challenging |
| #3 | University Of DenverPrivate | $53,098 | 83 | $21,844 | Good | $27,813 | Challenging |
| #4 | $47,866 | 68 | $20,470 | Good | $22,566 | High | |
| #5 | $47,203 | 138 | $20,500 | Good | $21,716 | High | |
| #6 | $45,258 | 197 | $20,000 | Manageable | $36,000 | High | |
| #7 | $42,406 | 167 | $20,000 | Manageable | $21,710 | High | |
| #8 | Colorado Mesa UniversityPublic | $42,121 | 38 | $22,000 | Manageable | $18,879 | High |
| #9 | $40,760 | 22 | $20,250 | Manageable | $28,288 | High | |
| #10 | $38,759 | 28 | $21,500 | Challenging | $14,786 | High | |
| #11 | $36,746 | 48 | $28,312 | High | $15,000 | High |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
Data based on 2024-2025 Dept of Education reporting standards. Learn about our methodology →
