Best Online Education Programs in Fort Collins, CO (2026)
Fort Collins, Colorado is home to about 169,705 residents. 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 $131,590 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Education Schools to Fort Collins
The 0 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 0 schools in our directory that offer education programs near Fort Collins. 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 | $78,760 | Fort Collins-Loveland, CO | $77,903 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $62,930 | Fort Collins-Loveland, CO | $62,245 |
| Middle School Teacher | $68,930 | Fort Collins-Loveland, CO | $68,180 |
| Education Teacher, Postsecondary | $54,120 | Fort Collins-Loveland, CO | $53,531 |
| Education Administrator, K-12 | $131,590 | Fort Collins-Loveland, CO | $130,158 |
| Education Administrator, Postsecondary | $107,310 | Fort Collins-Loveland, CO | $106,142 |
| Tutor | $46,690 | Fort Collins-Loveland, CO | $46,182 |
| Educational and Career Counselor | $65,720 | Fort Collins-Loveland, CO | $65,005 |
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.
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 2025 wage data, the top-paying education-related roles near Fort Collins are: Education Administrator, K-12 ($131,590), Education Administrator, Postsecondary ($107,310), Secondary School Teacher ($78,760). 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.
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Data verified: June 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.