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2026 Best General Psychology Schools in Colorado

13 Colleges in the United States
2,201 General Psychology Degrees Awarded
$38,652 Avg Early-Career Salary

General Psychology 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.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 26 schools to find the best for general psychology students.

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Best Schools for General Psychology in Colorado

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

Top Schools in General Psychology

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Leading the list is University Of Denver, our #1 school for general psychology. Set in the city of Denver, University Of Denver is a large private not-for-profit institution. About 76% of students finish within six years. About 161 general psychology degrees were awarded at University Of Denver in the most recent year. General Psychology graduates of University Of Denver earn a median of $31,955 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $21,083 to complete this degree. Get the full general psychology details for University Of Denver

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University Of Colorado Boulder is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in general psychology, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the city of Boulder, University Of Colorado Boulder is a very large public institution. Roughly 74% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Colorado Boulder awarded about 634 general psychology degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general psychology degree recipients from University Of Colorado Boulder generally make around $30,176. Typical student debt for the program is $20,500. See the full general psychology program report for University Of Colorado Boulder

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Colorado College
Colorado Springs, CO

Colorado College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in general psychology, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the city of Colorado Springs, Colorado College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 88%. There were roughly 37 general psychology students who graduated with this degree at Colorado College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general psychology degree from Colorado College earn around $37,342 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $17,921 to complete this degree. Read more about the general psychology program at Colorado College

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Students looking for a strong general psychology program will find one at Colorado State University Fort Collins, which ranked #4. Set in the city of Fort Collins, Colorado State University Fort Collins is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 66%. Colorado State University Fort Collins awarded about 354 general psychology degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general psychology degree from Colorado State University Fort Collins earn around $55,329 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,147. More information about a degree in general psychology from Colorado State University Fort Collins

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A rank of #5 makes University Of Northern Colorado one of the top schools for general psychology. This large public university is located in the city of Greeley. About 51% of students finish within six years. University Of Northern Colorado awarded about 175 general psychology degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general psychology degree recipients from University Of Northern Colorado generally make around $32,351. University Of Northern Colorado graduates carry a median of $23,000 in student loans. Get the full general psychology details for University Of Northern Colorado

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Mesa State College
Grand Junction, CO

Mesa State College placed #6 among the best general psychology schools. Set in the city of Grand Junction, Mesa State College is a large public institution. About 47% of students finish within six years. Mesa State College awarded about 83 general psychology degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general psychology program make about $34,116 in their early career. Mesa State College graduates carry a median of $26,648 in student loans. Get the full general psychology details for Mesa State College

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University Of Colorado Denver earned the #7 position for general psychology this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Denver. The six-year graduation rate is 46%. There were roughly 156 general psychology students who graduated with this degree at University Of Colorado Denver in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general psychology degree recipients from University Of Colorado Denver generally make around $36,482. University Of Colorado Denver graduates carry a median of $28,000 in student loans. See the full general psychology program report for University Of Colorado Denver

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Fort Lewis College
Durango, CO

Fort Lewis College placed #8 among the best general psychology schools. This mid-sized public university is located in the town of Durango. The six-year graduation rate is 36%. Fort Lewis College awarded about 57 general psychology degrees in the most recent data year. General Psychology graduates of Fort Lewis College earn a median of $27,019 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $20,264. More information about a degree in general psychology from Fort Lewis College

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University Of Colorado At Colorado Springs earned the #9 position for general psychology this year. University Of Colorado At Colorado Springs is a large public school located in the city of Colorado Springs. About 47% of students finish within six years. About 197 general psychology degrees were awarded at University Of Colorado At Colorado Springs in the most recent year. General Psychology graduates of University Of Colorado At Colorado Springs earn a median of $34,607 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $25,000 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in general psychology from University Of Colorado At Colorado Springs

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Red Rocks Community College earned the #10 position for general psychology this year. This large public university is located in the suburb of Lakewood. About 17 general psychology degrees were awarded at Red Rocks Community College in the most recent year. Graduates of the general psychology program make about $76,340 in their early career. Red Rocks Community College graduates carry a median of $14,471 in student loans. More information about a degree in general psychology from Red Rocks Community College

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Arapahoe Community College landed the #11 spot for general psychology this year. Located in the suburb of Littleton, Arapahoe Community College is a large public university. About 18 general psychology degrees were awarded at Arapahoe Community College in the most recent year. Students who receive their general psychology degree from Arapahoe Community College earn around $47,579 in the first couple years of their career. Arapahoe Community College graduates carry a median of $20,448 in student loans. More information about a degree in general psychology from Arapahoe Community College

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Front Range Community College came in at #12 for general psychology this year. Located in the suburb of Westminster, Front Range Community College is a very large public university. About 25 general psychology degrees were awarded at Front Range Community College in the most recent year. Graduates of the general psychology program make about $40,414 in their early career. Front Range Community College graduates carry a median of $17,384 in student loans. Read more about the general psychology program at Front Range Community College

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Western State College Of Colorado came in at #13 for general psychology this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the town of Gunnison. Western State College Of Colorado graduates 50% of students within six years. There were roughly 26 general psychology students who graduated with this degree at Western State College Of Colorado in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general psychology degree from Western State College Of Colorado earn around $32,352 in the first couple years of their career. Western State College Of Colorado graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans. More information about a degree in general psychology from Western State College Of Colorado

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Trinidad State Junior College placed #14 among the best general psychology schools. Located in the town of Trinidad, Trinidad State Junior College is a mid-sized public university. Trinidad State Junior College awarded about 12 general psychology degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general psychology degree from Trinidad State Junior College earn around $53,086 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $10,502. Get the full general psychology details for Trinidad State Junior College

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Colorado State University Pueblo came in at #15 for general psychology this year. Located in the city of Pueblo, Colorado State University Pueblo is a large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 40%. Colorado State University Pueblo awarded about 49 general psychology degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general psychology degree recipients from Colorado State University Pueblo generally make around $27,133. Students borrow a median of $22,000 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in general psychology from Colorado State University Pueblo

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Community College Of Denver came in at #16 for general psychology this year. Community College Of Denver is a large public school located in the city of Denver. There were roughly 31 general psychology students who graduated with this degree at Community College Of Denver in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general psychology degree recipients from Community College Of Denver generally make around $45,202. Students borrow a median of $18,830 to complete this degree. See the full general psychology program report for Community College Of Denver

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Colorado Christian University placed #17 among the best general psychology schools. Located in the suburb of Lakewood, Colorado Christian University is a large private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 63%. Colorado Christian University awarded about 126 general psychology degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general psychology degree recipients from Colorado Christian University generally make around $36,537. Colorado Christian University graduates carry a median of $39,919 in student loans. More information about a degree in general psychology from Colorado Christian University

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Naropa University
Boulder, CO

Naropa University ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best general psychology schools. Located in the city of Boulder, Naropa University is a small private not-for-profit university. Naropa University graduates 37% of students within six years. About 43 general psychology degrees were awarded at Naropa University in the most recent year. General Psychology graduates of Naropa University earn a median of $17,708 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $33,250 to complete this degree. Get the full general psychology details for Naropa University

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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 · 26 schools evaluated.

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