Compare 13 Psychology, General. programs in Colorado. Average earnings: $41,046.
The highest-earning Psychology, General. program isn't at the most prestigious school. With a $26K earnings gap across 13 programs, the data confirms: program-level factors drive outcomes more than institutional brand. Colorado's psychology landscape rewards smart program selection over name recognition.
At the top, University of Colorado Boulder produces Psychology, General. graduates earning $51,637—well above the $41,046 average across programs. University of Denver follows at $49,697, while Western Colorado University reaches $46,875, demonstrating that multiple Colorado institutions deliver strong psychology outcomes regardless of overall prestige.
Highest program earnings: $51,637
Strong outcomes ($46,875) with 97% acceptance
9.2% payment burden | Good
27.2% family burden | High burden
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $51,637 | 485 | $19,500 | Good | $46,340 | High | |
| #2 | University Of DenverPrivate | $49,697 | 134 | $21,844 | Good | $27,813 | High |
| #3 | $46,875 | 51 | $20,250 | Good | $28,288 | High | |
| #4 | $44,972 | 156 | $20,500 | Manageable | $21,716 | High | |
| #5 | $44,703 | 255 | $20,000 | Manageable | $36,000 | High | |
| #6 | $42,257 | 149 | $28,312 | Challenging | $15,000 | High | |
| #7 | Colorado Mesa UniversityPublic | $40,800 | 57 | $22,000 | Manageable | $18,879 | High |
| #8 | $40,282 | 188 | $20,470 | Manageable | $22,566 | High | |
| #9 | $39,892 | 43 | $21,500 | Manageable | $14,786 | High | |
| #10 | Adams State UniversityPublic | $37,943 | 22 | $19,500 | Manageable | $18,058 | High |
| #11 | $37,362 | 152 | $20,000 | Challenging | $21,710 | High | |
| #12 | Fort Lewis CollegePublic | $31,887 | 54 | $18,389 | High | $21,062 | High |
| #13 | Naropa UniversityPrivate | $25,291 | 38 | $24,712 | High | $19,585 | 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 →
