EDsmart, a leading authority in education rankings and resources, has released its 2025 rankings of the best online colleges in Colorado. The rankings evaluate institutions based on four key metrics: potential earnings, affordability, student satisfaction, and student outcomes.
The University of Colorado Boulder leads the rankings, demonstrating strong performance across all metrics with an 88% retention rate and median post-graduation earnings of $54,939.
The top 13 online colleges in Colorado for 2025 are:
University of Colorado Boulder
University of Denver
University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus
Regis University
University of Northern Colorado
Colorado State University Global
University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Colorado State University Pueblo
Colorado Christian University
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Adams State University
Colorado Mountain College
Johnson & Wales University-Online
"Colorado's online education landscape continues to evolve and expand, with institutions demonstrating strong commitment to digital learning excellence," said EDsmart's spokesperson. "These schools have shown exceptional ability to deliver quality education in a flexible format while maintaining strong student outcomes."
Key findings from the rankings include:
- Top-ranked University of Colorado Boulder boasts a 70% graduation rate
- University of Denver leads in post-graduation earnings potential
- Colorado State University Global offers the most competitive combination of affordability and career outcomes
- Public institutions generally provide the best value, with online courses averaging $403.33 per credit for in-state students
The rankings methodology evaluated four main criteria:
Salary After Attending
Affordability (average net price)
Student Satisfaction (retention rate)
Student Outcome (4-year graduation rate)
The complete rankings and methodology can be found at: http://www.edsmart.org/accredited-online-colleges/colorado/
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