Colorado · Sociology

Best institutions to study Sociology in Colorado

Sociology is the scientific study of human society, focusing on social behavior, relationships, and cultural aspects of everyday life. This program is ideal for students interested in understanding the complexities of social interactions…

Institutions
21
offering CIP 45.11
States & territories
52
with a program page
Degrees / yr
588
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median grad earnings
$37,389
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
10
College Scorecard
Median net price
$23,510
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
46%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · Sociologists
BLS OEWS May 2025

Top 10 institutions, ranked by graduate earnings

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

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Adams State University
Alamosa Public · Bachelor's degree
$46,9482939%$29,441
2Western Colorado University
Gunnison Public · Bachelor's degree
$43,1781150%
3Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver Public · Bachelor's degree
$42,0221732%$26,000
4University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus
Denver Public · Bachelor's degree
$40,0113946%$31,000
5University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder Public · Bachelor's degree
$37,95815674%$17,819
6Colorado State University Pueblo
Pueblo Public · Bachelor's degree
$37,3891740%$23,000
7Colorado State University - Fort Collins
Fort Collins Public · Bachelor's degree
$37,33516167%$23,000
8University of Northern Colorado
Greeley Public · Bachelor's degree
$36,0772351%$27,000
9Fort Lewis College
Durango Public · Bachelor's degree
$27,5532336%$19,213
10University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs Public · Bachelor's degree
$27,2262747%$22,625

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Sociologists (SOC 19-3041).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+3.6%
About as fast as average
Openings / yr (US)
~300
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$101,690
typically Master's degree

Top skills

SpeakingActive ListeningWritingActive LearningReading ComprehensionCritical Thinking

What Sociologists earn in Colorado

Jobs in Colorado
BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
annual
Best-paying metro

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Common questions

Answers for students comparing Sociology programs in Colorado.

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

By median earnings one year after graduation (College Scorecard), Adams State University tops the list at $46,948. Compare it against completions, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.

What is the focus of the Sociology program?+

Sociology is the scientific study of human society, focusing on social behavior, relationships, and cultural aspects of everyday life. This program is ideal for students interested in understanding the complexities of social interactions…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop speaking, active listening, writing, active learning, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Sociologists?+

The national job outlook is about +3.6% 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).

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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