Loveland, Colorado has 5 accredited schools offering early childhood education programs, with tuition ranging from $13,373 to $34,783 per year for indexed programs. Loveland has a population of about 77,350. Median household income is $82,592 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 39.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Fort Collins-Loveland, CO metro area, the top-earning early childhood education-related role is Preschool and Childcare Center Director at a median $61,960 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Early Childhood Education Schools to Loveland
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer early childhood education programs near Loveland, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Loveland city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.
How We Rank Schools
Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most
recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS).
To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the
U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked
against schools at the same credential level:
BOCSCORE
- Graduation rate 30%
- Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
- Average net price (lower is better) 20%
- Retention rate 15%
- Fully online availability 10%
Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score.
On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Loveland.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Acceptance rate
89%
Graduation rate
67%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$60,543
Avg net price
$21,279/yr
TuitionIn‑state$13,373
Out‑of‑state$34,783
Key stats- Retention rate: 85%
- Programs offered: 52
Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
33%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$41,887
Avg net price
$11,463/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 68%
- Programs offered: 61
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
58%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$52,231
Avg net price
$17,760/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 75%
- Programs offered: 33
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
26%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$45,910
Avg net price
$13,031/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 100%
- Programs offered: 73
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
38%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$52,093
Avg net price
$15,327/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 66%
- Programs offered: 51
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
18%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$39,095
Avg net price
$9,450/yr
TuitionIn‑state$4,902
Out‑of‑state$17,136
Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
75%
Graduation rate
47%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$64,270
Avg net price
$11,900/yr
TuitionIn‑state$10,383
Out‑of‑state$29,391
Key stats- Retention rate: 72%
- Programs offered: 35
Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$50,416
Avg net price
$29,500/yr
TuitionIn‑state$41,342
Out‑of‑state$41,342
Key stats- Retention rate: 81%
- Programs offered: 41
Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Colorado schools on the Colorado early childhood education page.
Early Childhood Education Wages Near Loveland
Loveland is part of the Fort Collins-Loveland, CO metro area (BLS area code 22660). 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) |
|---|
| Preschool Teacher | $44,260 | Fort Collins-Loveland, CO | $43,778 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $61,600 | Fort Collins-Loveland, CO | $60,930 |
| Preschool and Childcare Center Director | $61,960 | Fort Collins-Loveland, CO | $61,286 |
| Teaching Assistant | $30,800 | Fort Collins-Loveland, CO | $30,465 |
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.
Loveland at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 77,350 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $82,592 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 39.1% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 101.1 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Loveland-Area Cities With Early Childhood Education Programs
- Johnstown, CO – 7.6 mi away (21,313 pop)
- Windsor, CO – 8.2 mi away (22,776 pop)
- Fort Collins, CO – 9.1 mi away (301,581 pop)
- Greeley, CO – 15.4 mi away (131,900 pop)
- Longmont, CO – 17.2 mi away (97,835 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited early childhood education schools are near Loveland, CO?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering early childhood education programs near Loveland. The closest is Colorado State University-Fort Collins in Fort Collins, CO (10.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Metropolitan State University of Denver (46.5 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying early childhood education roles near Loveland?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying early childhood education-related roles near Loveland are: Preschool and Childcare Center Director ($61,960), Kindergarten Teacher ($61,600), Preschool Teacher ($44,260). 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 Johnstown instead of Loveland?
Johnstown, CO is 7.6 miles from Loveland and has its own set of local early childhood education programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
Is Loveland an affordable place to study early childhood education?
Loveland’s median household income of $82,592 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Loveland 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: July 30, 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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