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2023 Best General Psychology Schools in Colorado

13 Colleges
$32,423 Avg Salary
$28,960 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best General Psychology School for You

Out of the majors we analyze each year, general psychology was ranked 4th in Colorado. In fact, 1,965 were awarded in the state in 2020-2021.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best General Psychology Schools in Colorado ranking. Our analysis looked at 13 schools in Colorado to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.

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2023 Best General Psychology Schools in Colorado

Check out the psychology programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top 10 Best General Psychology Schools

Our analysis found Colorado State University - Fort Collins to be the best school for general psychology students who want to pursue a degree in Colorado. Located in the medium-sized city of Fort Collins, Colorado State is a public school with a fairly large student population.

While working on their degree, psychology majors at Colorado State accumulate an average of around $24,250 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $372, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Out of the 13 schools in Colorado that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Colorado Boulder landed the # 2 spot on the list. CU - Boulder is a very large public school located in the city of Boulder.

The average amount in student loans that psychology majors at CU - Boulder take out is $19,500. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $718, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Northern Colorado. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best General Psychology Schools in Colorado list. Located in the midsize city of Greeley, University of Northern Colorado is a public college with a large student population.

After completing their degree, psychology graduates from University of Northern Colorado carry an average student debtload of $23,284. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $219.

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The excellent programs at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best general psychology schools in Colorado. CU Anschutz is a very large public school located in the city of Denver.

The average amount in student loans that psychology majors at CU Anschutz take out is $27,924. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $305, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#5

University of Denver

Denver, CO

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means University of Denver is a great place for general psychology students. DU is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Denver.

After completing their degree, psychology graduates from DU carry an average student debtload of $21,000. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $387.

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University of Colorado at Colorado Springs did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for general psychology students. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the city of Colorado Springs, UCCS is a public college with a fairly large student population.

On average, psychology graduates from UCCS take out $23,319 in student loans while working on their degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $206.

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Colorado Christian University ranked #7 on this year’s Best General Psychology Schools in Colorado list. CCU is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of Lakewood.

On average, psychology graduates from CCU take out $41,025 in student loans while working on their degree.

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With a ranking of #8, Colorado State University - Pueblo did quite well on this year’s best schools for general psychology students. Located in the medium-sized city of Pueblo, Colorado State University - Pueblo is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

After completing their degree, psychology graduates from Colorado State University - Pueblo carry an average student debtload of $22,167.

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#9

Fort Lewis College

Durango, CO

Fort Lewis College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best General Psychology Schools in Colorado ranking. Located in the distant town of Durango, FLC is a public school with a small student population.

The average amount in student loans that psychology majors at FLC take out is $18,720. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $260.

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#10

Colorado Mesa University

Grand Junction, CO

Colorado Mesa University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for general psychology students. It came in at #10 on the list. Located in the city of Grand Junction, Colorado Mesa is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

While working on their degree, psychology majors at Colorado Mesa accumulate an average of around $27,050 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $133, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Best General Psychology Colleges in the Rocky Mountains Region

Explore all the Best General Psychology Schools in the Rocky Mountains Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Utah 1,424
Idaho 659
Montana 315
Wyoming 266

One of 3 majors within the area of study, general psychology has other similar majors worth exploring.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology 33,758
Child Development & Psychology 17,542
Other Psychology 2,683

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 13 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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