Colorado · Sociology

Best Sociology institutions in Colorado, ranked by earnings

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
19
offering CIP 45.11
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
501
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
$37,389
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
10
College Scorecard
Median net price
$23,510
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
49%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Sociologists
BLS OEWS 2024

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
$46,9481539%$29,441
2Western Colorado University
Gunnison Public · Bachelor's degree
$43,178550%
3Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver Public · Bachelor's degree
$42,0221532%$26,000
4University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus
Denver Public · Bachelor's degree
$40,0113646%$31,000
5University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder Public · Bachelor's degree
$37,95815574%$17,819
6Colorado State University Pueblo
Pueblo Public · Bachelor's degree
$37,389940%$23,000
7Colorado State University - Fort Collins
Fort Collins Public · Bachelor's degree
$37,33513067%$23,000
8University of Northern Colorado
Greeley Public · Bachelor's degree
$36,0772951%$27,000
9Fort Lewis College
Durango Public · Bachelor's degree
$27,5532036%$19,213
10University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs Public · Bachelor's degree
$27,2262647%$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 2024
State average pay
annual
Best-paying metro

Related careers

Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary
$83,720 avg · 200 jobs
Social Science Research Assistants
$53,160 avg · 140 jobs
Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other
$129,330 avg · 30 jobs
Sociologists

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).

Explore every U.S. college in one conversation

Clema turns plain-language questions into sourced answers across every U.S. institution — earnings, aid, acceptance, graduation, safety, and athletics from IPEDS, College Scorecard, and 10+ federal datasets, built in.

Free for teams up to 3 · No credit card