Education at University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO · Master's Degree · about 75 graduates a year
University of Northern Colorado graduates in education earn 18% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 65% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Northern Colorado Compares for Education
All 214 colleges reporting education earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California State University-Sacramento Sacramento, CA | $102,444 | $93,217 | #1 | $77,526 |
| 2 | California State Polytechnic University-Pomona Pomona, CA | $95,883 | $87,247 | #3 | $70,724 |
| 3 | California State University-San Marcos San Marcos, CA | $95,348 | $86,760 | #4 | $77,823 |
| 4 | California State University-Bakersfield Bakersfield, CA | $92,010 | $83,723 | #6 | — |
| 5 | University of Massachusetts Global Irvine, CA | $91,710 | $83,450 | #7 | $75,971 |
| 6 | University of San Diego San Diego, CA | $91,474 | $83,235 | #8 | $73,028 |
| 7 | California State University-East Bay Hayward, CA | $91,220 | $83,004 | #9 | $75,291 |
| 8 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $88,307 | $77,764 | #22 | $65,968 |
| 9 | Stanford University Stanford, CA | $88,065 | $80,133 | #12 | $71,967 |
| 10 | Sonoma State University Rohnert Park, CA | $87,304 | $79,441 | #14 | $80,657 |
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| 186 | University of North Texas Denton, TX | $54,223 | $55,129 | #179 | $56,083 |
| 187 | Marshall University Huntington, WV | $54,095 | $63,997 | #84 | $49,939 |
| 188 | Central Connecticut State University New Britain, CT | $53,985 | $48,604 | #210 | $51,974 |
| 189 | University of Northern Colorado Greeley, CO | $53,688 | $50,209 | #205 | $46,262 |
| 190 | Colorado State University Pueblo Pueblo, CO | $53,576 | $50,104 | #206 | $48,078 |
| 191 | Clarke University Dubuque, IA | $53,412 | $56,183 | #173 | $52,043 |
| 192 | University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus Denver, CO | $53,089 | $49,649 | #209 | $46,637 |
Other Majors at University of Northern Colorado by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $114,527 | $109,066 | #312 of 432 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $71,306 | $59,150 | #70 of 243 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $68,929 | $50,855 | #250 of 453 |
| American Sign Language | $68,341 | $63,623 | — |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $65,278 | $50,573 | #163 of 322 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $65,117 | $58,436 | #109 of 285 |
| Biology | $62,559 | $42,251 | #44 of 57 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $62,267 | $54,988 | #155 of 280 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $60,848 | $47,217 | #81 of 165 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $55,526 | — | #191 of 211 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $54,468 | $59,486 | #15 of 41 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | $52,060 | $48,642 | #259 of 302 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | — | $49,389 | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | — | $43,319 | — |
| Music | $41,645 | $28,517 | #75 of 98 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Northern Colorado education graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $46,262 one year after graduating and $53,688 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Northern Colorado rank for education?
Among 214 colleges reporting earnings for education graduates, University of Northern Colorado ranks #189 by median pay four years after graduation, and #205 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is education at University of Northern Colorado worth it?
Its graduates earn 18% less than the national median for education ($65,824), and the median federal debt at graduation is $34,666.
← All data for University of Northern Colorado · Methodology
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.