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2026 Best Elementary Education Schools in Colorado

4 Colleges in the United States
338 Elementary Education Degrees Awarded
$45,787 Avg Early-Career Salary

Elementary Education degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 21 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for elementary education students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Elementary Education in Colorado

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall elementary education education in Colorado.

Top Schools in Elementary Education

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Our analysis ranked University Of Colorado Boulder the best school in the country for a degree in elementary education. Set in the city of Boulder, University Of Colorado Boulder is a very large public institution. University Of Colorado Boulder graduates 74% of students within six years. There were roughly 57 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at University Of Colorado Boulder in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, elementary education degree recipients from University Of Colorado Boulder generally make around $55,861. University Of Colorado Boulder graduates carry a median of $20,373 in student loans. See the full elementary education program report for University Of Colorado Boulder

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Regis University
Denver, CO

Regis University came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best elementary education schools. Set in the city of Denver, Regis University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 62% of students complete a degree within six years here. Regis University awarded about 14 elementary education degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, elementary education degree recipients from Regis University generally make around $72,028. Typical student debt for the program is $31,773. More information about a degree in elementary education from Regis University

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Fort Lewis College
Durango, CO

Fort Lewis College came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best elementary education schools. Set in the town of Durango, Fort Lewis College is a mid-sized public institution. Fort Lewis College graduates 36% of students within six years. About 11 elementary education degrees were awarded at Fort Lewis College in the most recent year. Students who receive their elementary education degree from Fort Lewis College earn around $30,676 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $18,888. More information about a degree in elementary education from Fort Lewis College

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University Of Northern Colorado is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in elementary education, ranking #4. Set in the city of Greeley, University Of Northern Colorado is a large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 51%. About 101 elementary education degrees were awarded at University Of Northern Colorado in the most recent year. Elementary Education graduates of University Of Northern Colorado earn a median of $40,614 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $25,906. More information about a degree in elementary education from University Of Northern Colorado

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University Of Colorado At Colorado Springs is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in elementary education, ranking #5. University Of Colorado At Colorado Springs is a large public school located in the city of Colorado Springs. The six-year graduation rate is 47%. University Of Colorado At Colorado Springs awarded about 47 elementary education degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their elementary education degree from University Of Colorado At Colorado Springs earn around $40,198 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Colorado At Colorado Springs graduates carry a median of $25,040 in student loans. See the full elementary education program report for University Of Colorado At Colorado Springs

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Colorado Christian University landed the #6 spot for elementary education this year. Colorado Christian University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Lakewood. Colorado Christian University graduates 63% of students within six years. There were roughly 56 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at Colorado Christian University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the elementary education program make about $40,448 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in elementary education from Colorado Christian University

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Metropolitan State College Of Denver landed the #7 spot for elementary education this year. Set in the city of Denver, Metropolitan State College Of Denver is a very large public institution. Roughly 31% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 52 elementary education degrees were awarded at Metropolitan State College Of Denver in the most recent year. Elementary Education graduates of Metropolitan State College Of Denver earn a median of $40,681 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $27,551 to complete this degree. See the full elementary education program report for Metropolitan State College Of Denver

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced 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 · 21 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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