Colorado · History

Best History institutions in Colorado, ranked by earnings

The History program offers students a comprehensive understanding of past events, societies, and cultures. It is designed for individuals interested in exploring various historical contexts, from American and European history to military…

Institutions
22
offering CIP 54.01
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
438
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
$36,774
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
8
College Scorecard
Median net price
$23,510
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
51%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Historians
BLS OEWS 2024

Top 8 institutions, ranked by graduate earnings

Earnings = median 1 year after graduation (College Scorecard).

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver Public · Bachelor's degree
$42,7855632%$34,125
2University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus
Denver Public · Bachelor's degree
$38,6272746%$23,750
3University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs Public · Bachelor's degree
$38,2766047%$21,250
4University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder Public · Bachelor's degree
$37,0446074%$17,905
5University of Denver
Denver Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$36,7741076%$29,726
6Colorado State University - Fort Collins
Fort Collins Public · Bachelor's degree
$36,2728567%$24,152
7University of Northern Colorado
Greeley Public · Bachelor's degree
$35,4035151%$23,804
8Colorado State University Pueblo
Pueblo Public · Bachelor's degree
$32,6031140%$21,000

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Historians (SOC 19-3093).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+2.2%
About as fast as average
Openings / yr (US)
~300
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$74,050
typically Master's degree

Top skills

Reading ComprehensionWritingCritical ThinkingSpeakingActive ListeningActive Learning

What Historians earn in Colorado

Jobs in Colorado
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
annual
Best-paying metro
$72,090
Boulder, CO

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Common questions

Answers for students comparing History programs in Colorado.

Which History program in Colorado has the highest-earning graduates?+

By median earnings one year after graduation (College Scorecard), Metropolitan State University of Denver tops the list at $42,785. Compare it against completions, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.

What is the focus of the History program?+

The History program offers students a comprehensive understanding of past events, societies, and cultures. It is designed for individuals interested in exploring various historical contexts, from American and European history to military…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop reading comprehension, writing, critical thinking, speaking, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Historians?+

The national job outlook is about +2.2% growth with around 300 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Master's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

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