2026 Best Equine Studies Schools in Colorado

Equine Studies degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

College Factual analyzed 4 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best equine studies schools.

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• Best Equine Studies Schools in Colorado

Best Schools for Equine Studies in Colorado

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the equine studies degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Equine Studies

1

Colorado State University Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

46 Equine Studies Degrees Awarded

$31,881 Median Starting Salary

Leading the list is Colorado State University Fort Collins, our #1 school for equine studies. This very large public university is located in the city of Fort Collins. Colorado State University Fort Collins graduates 66% of students within six years. Colorado State University Fort Collins awarded about 46 equine studies degrees in the most recent data year. Equine Studies graduates of Colorado State University Fort Collins earn a median of $31,881 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $24,066 to complete this degree. Get the full equine studies details for Colorado State University Fort Collins

2

Lamar Community College
Lamar, CO

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

27 Equine Studies Degrees Awarded

$25,669 Median Starting Salary

A rank of #2 makes Lamar Community College one of the top schools for equine studies. Lamar Community College is a small public school located in the town of Lamar. Lamar Community College awarded about 27 equine studies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, equine studies degree recipients from Lamar Community College generally make around $25,669. Students borrow a median of $9,300 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in equine studies from Lamar Community College

Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 4 schools evaluated.

• 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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.