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Best Behavioral Health Science Schools Near Pueblo, CO (2026)
Pueblo, Colorado has 2 accredited schools offering behavioral health science programs, with tuition ranging from $4,576 to $7,286 per year for indexed programs. Pueblo has a population of about 111,514. Median household income is $55,305 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 22.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Pueblo, CO metro area, the top-earning behavioral health science-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $81,150 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Behavioral Health Science Schools to Pueblo
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer behavioral health science programs near Pueblo, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Pueblo city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Colorado schools on the Colorado behavioral health science page.
Behavioral Health Science Wages Near Pueblo
Pueblo is part of the Pueblo, CO metro area (BLS area code 39380). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Colorado statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor | $58,380 | Pueblo, CO | $63,595 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $65,620 | Pueblo, CO | $71,481 |
| Social and Community Service Manager | $81,150 | Pueblo, CO | $88,399 |
| Social and Human Service Assistant | $43,660 | Pueblo, CO | $47,560 |
Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.
Pueblo at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 111,514 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $55,305 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 22.8% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 91.8 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Pueblo-Area Cities With Behavioral Health Science Programs
- Fountain, CO – 28.9 mi away (28,753 pop)
- Canon City, CO – 35.0 mi away (27,600 pop)
- Colorado Springs, CO – 42.0 mi away (624,789 pop)
- Castle Rock, CO – 77.5 mi away (57,666 pop)
- Parker, CO – 85.9 mi away (51,163 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited behavioral health science schools are near Pueblo, CO?
Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering behavioral health science programs near Pueblo. The closest is United States Air Force Academy in USAF Academy, CO (53.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Otero College (61.7 miles).
What are the highest-paying behavioral health science roles near Pueblo?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying behavioral health science-related roles near Pueblo are: Social and Community Service Manager ($81,150), Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker ($65,620), Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor ($58,380). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Colorado statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Fountain instead of Pueblo?
Fountain, CO is 28.9 miles from Pueblo and has its own set of local behavioral health science programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
Is Pueblo an affordable place to study behavioral health science?
Pueblo’s median household income of $55,305 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Pueblo while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Colorado public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.
How do I verify a program is accredited?
Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.
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Data verified: August 11, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.
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