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2023 Best Bachelor's Degree Trade Schools in Colorado

13 Schools Ranked
$17,660 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$24,234 Avg Student Debt

With all the trade school programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Trade College Search has developed this Best Bachelor's Degree Trade Schools in Colorado ranking. This report analyzed 13 schools in Colorado to see which ones offered the best bachelor's degree programs for trade school students.

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Top Trade Bachelor's Degree Schools in Colorado

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5,383 Total Awards
$12,559 Average Tuition & Fees
$20,604 Avg Student Debt

Our 2023 rankings named Colorado State University - Fort Collins the best school in Colorado for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. Colorado State University - Fort Collins is a large public school located in Fort Collins, Colorado that handed out 5,383 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.

In-state students pay an average of $12,559 in tuition and fees if they attend Colorado State full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $32,517. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $20,604 in loans while pursuing their degree.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Colorado State. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 52% took at least some of their classes online.

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1,881 Total Awards
$25,821 Avg Student Debt

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Colorado State University - Global Campus. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Colorado list. Colorado State University - Global Campus is a public institution located in Aurora, Colorado. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 1,881 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.

On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $25,821 in loans while pursuing their degree.

If you are interested in distance education, Colorado State University - Global Campus is an excellent choice, since the school is online.

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748 Total Awards
$9,245 Average Tuition & Fees
$21,825 Avg Student Debt

The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Colorado State University - Pueblo helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best trade school schools in Colorado. Colorado State University - Pueblo is a public institution located in Pueblo, Colorado. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 748 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Colorado State University - Pueblo is $9,245. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $16,324. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Colorado State University - Pueblo accumulate an average of $21,825 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Online courses are available at Colorado State University - Pueblo, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. During the 2020-2021 year, about 55% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full Colorado State University - Pueblo Report

#4

University of Denver

Denver, Colorado
1,587 Total Awards
$56,439 Average Tuition & Fees
$19,907 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Denver. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Colorado list. Located in Denver, Colorado, the fairly large private not-for-profit school handed out 1,587 bachelor’s degree awards in 2021-2022.

If you want to attend DU, expect to pay an average of $56,439 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $19,907 in student loans.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since DU does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2020-2021 about 15% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#5

Regis University

Denver, Colorado
756 Total Awards
$42,220 Average Tuition & Fees
$27,752 Avg Student Debt

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Regis University. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Colorado list. Denver, Colorado is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 756 students in 2021-2022.

If you want to attend Regis U, expect to pay an average of $42,220 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $27,752 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Regis U does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In 2020-2021 about 59% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#7

University of Northern Colorado

Greeley, Colorado
1,857 Total Awards
$10,769 Average Tuition & Fees
$20,516 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #7, University of Northern Colorado did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. University of Northern Colorado is a medium-sized public school situated in Greeley, Colorado. It awarded 1,857 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at University of Northern Colorado is $10,769. Out-of-state students pay an average of $24,159. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $20,516 in student loans.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at University of Northern Colorado. In 2020-2021 about 46% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#8

University of Colorado at Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs, Colorado
1,992 Total Awards
$12,380 Average Tuition & Fees
$21,631 Avg Student Debt

University of Colorado at Colorado Springs landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree trade school programs. UCCS is a public institution located in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 1,992 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at UCCS is $12,380. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $22,332. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $21,631 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Online courses are available at UCCS, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. During the 2020-2021 year, about 50% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full University of Colorado at Colorado Springs Report

#9

Pueblo Community College

Pueblo, Colorado
23 Total Awards
$4,626 Average Tuition & Fees

Pueblo Community College ranked #9 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Colorado list. Located in Pueblo, Colorado, the medium-sized public school handed out 23 bachelor’s degree awards in 2021-2022.

In-state students pay an average of $4,626 in tuition and fees if they attend Pueblo Community College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $16,275.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Pueblo Community College does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2020-2021 about 33% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#10

Colorado Mesa University

Grand Junction, Colorado
1,106 Total Awards
$9,297 Average Tuition & Fees
$23,870 Avg Student Debt

Colorado Mesa University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for trade school students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #10 on the list. Colorado Mesa University is a medium-sized public school located in Grand Junction, Colorado that handed out 1,106 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.

Students from Colorado who attend Colorado Mesa full time pay an average of $9,297 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $23,019. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $23,870 in loans while pursuing their degree.

One thing to take note of is that Colorado Mesa does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 43% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

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#11

Colorado Christian University

Lakewood, Colorado
857 Total Awards
$26,846 Average Tuition & Fees
$32,751 Avg Student Debt

Colorado Christian University ranked #11 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Colorado list. Located in Lakewood, Colorado, the medium-sized private not-for-profit school awarded 857 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2021-2022.

CCU does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $26,846. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $32,751 in student loans.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at CCU. During the 2020-2021 year, about 49% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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3,070 Total Awards
$10,260 Average Tuition & Fees
$23,432 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #12, Metropolitan State University of Denver did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in Denver, Colorado, the fairly large public school handed out 3,070 bachelor’s degree awards in 2021-2022.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at MSU Denver is $10,260. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $28,092. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from MSU Denver accumulate an average of $23,432 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Some students may be able to take online classes at MSU Denver. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 68% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

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#13

Community College of Denver

Denver, Colorado
16 Total Awards
$4,586 Average Tuition & Fees
$18,137 Avg Student Debt

Community College of Denver came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Colorado ranking. Located in Denver, Colorado, the medium-sized public school awarded 16 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2021-2022.

Students from Colorado who attend CCD full time pay an average of $4,586 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $16,235. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $18,137 in loans while pursuing their degree.

CCD does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In 2020-2021 about 59% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 13 schools only.

References

  • 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 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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