Colorado · Philosophy

Best institutions to study Philosophy in Colorado

The Philosophy program offers a systematic study of fundamental questions related to existence, knowledge, mind, reason, language, and value. It is designed for students interested in engaging in rational and critical inquiry, reflecting…

Institutions
17
offering CIP 38.01
States & territories
53
with a program page
Degrees / yr
184
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median grad earnings
$32,480
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
3
College Scorecard
Median net price
$23,510
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
50%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · Mathematicians
$111,900
BLS OEWS May 2025

Top 3 institutions, ranked by graduate earnings

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

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus
Denver Public · Bachelor's degree
$36,3071646%$31,000
2University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs Public · Bachelor's degree
$32,4802447%$28,495
3Colorado State University - Fort Collins
Fort Collins Public · Bachelor's degree
$27,8102067%$18,894

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Mathematicians (SOC 15-2021).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
-0.7%
Little or no change
Openings / yr (US)
~100
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$121,680
typically Master's degree

Top skills

MathematicsCritical ThinkingReading ComprehensionActive LearningScienceWriting

What Mathematicians earn in Colorado

Jobs in Colorado
60
BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
$111,900
median $86,020
Best-paying metro

Related careers

Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary
$90,330 avg · 890 jobs
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary
$76,880 avg · 390 jobs
Mathematicians
$111,900 avg · 60 jobs

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Philosophy programs in Colorado.

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

By median earnings one year after graduation (College Scorecard), University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus tops the list at $36,307. Compare it against completions, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.

How much do Mathematicians earn in Colorado?+

The average annual wage for Mathematicians in Colorado is $111,900 (median $86,020), across about 60 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

What is the focus of the Philosophy program?+

The Philosophy program offers a systematic study of fundamental questions related to existence, knowledge, mind, reason, language, and value. It is designed for students interested in engaging in rational and critical inquiry, reflecting…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop mathematics, critical thinking, reading comprehension, active learning, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Mathematicians?+

The national job outlook is about -0.7% growth with around 100 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).

About the data on this page

Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.

IPEDSFall 2025–26 release, published July 28, 2026
Enrollment, completions, graduation rates, tuition, financial aid, staffing, and finance for every U.S. institution in federal student aid programs.
College ScorecardJune 10, 2026 release (merged 2025–26 files)
Institution and field-of-study costs, graduate earnings, debt, completion, and admissions outcomes compiled from federal aid records, tax data, and IPEDS.
PSEO graduate earnings2019–21 graduation cohorts (release V4.13.0)
Earnings and employment outcomes of graduates by institution, degree level, and field of study, measured from state wage records.
BLS wages & outlookOEWS May 2025 release
Occupational employment and wage estimates plus 10-year job outlook, used to connect programs to real-world earnings.
FVT/GE program performanceProvisional preview, May 18, 2026 release
Program-level debt-to-earnings and earnings-premium measures behind the FVT/GE and STATS accountability frameworks.

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