Top Ranked Programs
Naropa University's program mix centers on interdisciplinary and creative fields that reflect the institution's distinctive identity in Boulder. Interdisciplinary Studies is the largest program with 22 graduates annually, followed by Psychology, General, Teacher Education, Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, and Movement and Mind-Body Therapies and Education. The institution's dominant concentration in Interdisciplinary Studies — representing 9% of graduates — distinguishes Naropa University from conventional liberal arts and research universities, with Arts comprising 6% of the degree portfolio. Psychology, General emerges as the institution's strongest earnings performer, with 17 graduates earning median four-year earnings of $43,238. This program anchors Naropa University's economic profile and reflects the market value of specialized training in creative and contemplative disciplines. Across 0 ranked programs serving roughly 56 students annually, the earnings distribution reflects outcomes typical of boutique, mission-driven institutions where graduate trajectories emphasize artistic, educational, and wellness-sector pathways rather than high-volume corporate recruitment. The program portfolio aligns with Naropa University's positioning as a specialized institution in the creative and contemplative-education space. Graduates typically enter fields including arts administration, education, counseling, and nonprofit leadership — sectors where four-year earnings reflect early-career entry into mission-driven work rather than immediate high-salary placement. The [supply and demand for college graduates](/analysis/supply-demand-map-college-degrees/) provides context for how these fields align with broader labor-market trends in education and creative industries.