Colorado · Social Sciences

Best colleges for Social Sciences in Colorado

Ranked by graduates a year

University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus, Colorado Mesa University and University of Colorado Colorado Springs award the most Social Sciences degrees and certificates in Colorado: 6, 6 and 5 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 6 Colorado colleges offer Social Sciences and award 23 degrees and certificates a year in all.

The Social Sciences program, also known as Social Sciences, General, focuses on the study of human behavior in its social and cultural contexts. This program is designed for students interested in exploring the complexities of society,…

Institutions
6
offering CIP 45.01
States & territories
53
with a program page
Degrees / yr
23
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median starting salary
—
1 yr after graduation, College Scorecard
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
$23,447
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
58%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · Social Science Research Assistants
$52,370
BLS OEWS May 2025

6 institutions offering Social Sciences in Colorado

Graduate earnings are not yet reported for these institutions; ordered by graduates a year.

Starting salary (1 yr): median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.
#InstitutionStarting salary (1 yr)Graduates / yrGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus
Denver Public
—646%——
2Colorado Mesa University
Grand Junction Public
—641%——
3University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs Public
—547%——
4Regis University
Denver Private not-for-profit
—361%$22,407—
5Colorado Christian University
Lakewood Private not-for-profit
—264%$23,447—
6United States Air Force Academy
USAF Academy Public
—188%——

Colleges awarding the most Social Sciences degrees in Colorado

Top 6 by graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25 completions). Online, degree-completion and graduate-only schools, and schools with a graduation rate under 30% are listed in full below.

Graduates / yr: degrees and certificates awarded in a year, IPEDS completions. Starting salary (1 yr): median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.
#InstitutionGraduates / yrStarting salary (1 yr)
1University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus
Denver Public
6Not reported
2Colorado Mesa University
Grand Junction Public
6Not reported
3University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs Public
5Not reported
4Regis University
Denver Private not-for-profit
3Not reported
5Colorado Christian University
Lakewood Private not-for-profit
2Not reported
6United States Air Force Academy
USAF Academy Public
1Not reported

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Social Science Research Assistants (SOC 19-4061).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+4.4%
About as fast as average
Openings / yr (US)
~5,200
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$58,040
typically Bachelor's degree

Top skills

Reading ComprehensionActive ListeningWritingCritical ThinkingSpeakingScience

What Social Science Research Assistants earn in Colorado

Jobs in Colorado
100
BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
$52,370
median $50,430
Best-paying metro
$51,770
Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO

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Common questions

Answers for students comparing Social Sciences programs in Colorado.

Which Colorado colleges award the most Social Sciences degrees?+

University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus (6 graduates a year), Colorado Mesa University (6 graduates a year) and University of Colorado Colorado Springs (5 graduates a year) award the most Social Sciences degrees and certificates in Colorado, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 6 Colorado colleges offer Social Sciences.

How much do Social Science Research Assistants earn in Colorado?+

The average annual wage for Social Science Research Assistants in Colorado is $52,370 (median $50,430), across about 100 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

What is the focus of the Social Sciences program?+

The Social Sciences program, also known as Social Sciences, General, focuses on the study of human behavior in its social and cultural contexts. This program is designed for students interested in exploring the complexities of society,…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

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

What is the job outlook for Social Science Research Assistants?+

The national job outlook is about +4.4% growth with around 5,200 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Bachelor'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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