Best Online Education Programs in Fort Collins, CO (2026)
Fort Collins, Colorado has a population of about 169,705. The city’s median household income is $83,598 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 59.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Fort Collins-Loveland, CO metro area, the top-earning education-related role is Education Administrator, K-12 at a median $128,000 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).
Closest Education Schools to Fort Collins
The five accredited institutions below are the closest options indexed in our directory that offer education programs. Distances are calculated from Fort Collins city center.
No Fort Collins-area programs are currently indexed in our directory.
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Colorado schools on the Colorado education page.
Education Wages Near Fort Collins
Fort Collins 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Secondary School Teacher | $73,430 | Fort Collins-Loveland, CO | $72,631 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $69,950 | Fort Collins-Loveland, CO | $69,189 |
| Middle School Teacher | $65,600 | Fort Collins-Loveland, CO | $64,886 |
| Education Teacher, Postsecondary | $51,940 | Fort Collins-Loveland, CO | $51,375 |
| Education Administrator, K-12 | $128,000 | Fort Collins-Loveland, CO | $126,607 |
| Education Administrator, Postsecondary | $103,260 | Fort Collins-Loveland, CO | $102,136 |
| Tutor | $44,940 | Fort Collins-Loveland, CO | $44,451 |
| Educational and Career Counselor | $64,080 | Fort Collins-Loveland, CO | $63,383 |
Source: BLS, May 2024 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.
Fort Collins at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 169,705 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $83,598 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 59.9% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 101.1 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Education-related employment in Larimer County | 2,133 workers, 296 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Fort Collins-Area Cities With Education Programs
- Loveland, CO – 9.1 mi away (76,897 pop)
- Windsor, CO – 9.5 mi away (22,776 pop)
- Johnstown, CO – 15.1 mi away (21,313 pop)
- Greeley, CO – 18.1 mi away (131,900 pop)
- Evans, CO – 21.3 mi away (21,615 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the highest-paying education roles near Fort Collins?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying education-related roles near Fort Collins are: Education Administrator, K-12 ($128,000), Education Administrator, Postsecondary ($103,260), Secondary School Teacher ($73,430). 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 Loveland instead of Fort Collins?
Loveland, CO is 9.1 miles from Fort Collins and has its own set of local education programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
Is Fort Collins an affordable place to study education?
Fort Collins’s median household income of $83,598 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Fort Collins 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.