Best Education Schools Near Golden, CO (2026)

Updated September 6, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Golden, Colorado has 5 accredited schools offering education programs, with tuition ranging from $21,914 to $54,242 per year for indexed programs. Golden has a population of about 20,467. Median household income is $95,913 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 59.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area, the top-earning education-related role is Education Administrator, K-12 at a median $121,130 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Education Schools to Golden

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer education programs near Golden, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Golden 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:

  • 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 Golden. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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Colorado School of Mines

Golden, CO 1.0 miles from Golden
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
79.3 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 61%
Graduation rate 81%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $97,335
Avg net price $28,690/yr
Tuition
In‑state$21,914
Out‑of‑state$45,824
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 93%
  • Programs offered: 39

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Colorado schools on the Colorado education page.

Education Wages Near Golden

Golden is part of the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area (BLS area code 19740). 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 $79,230 Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $74,887
Elementary School Teacher $76,910 Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $72,694
Middle School Teacher $77,340 Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $73,100
Education Teacher, Postsecondary $75,040 Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $70,926
Education Administrator, K-12 $121,130 Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $114,490
Education Administrator, Postsecondary $120,560 Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $113,951
Tutor $47,680 Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $45,066
Educational and Career Counselor $67,080 Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $63,403

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.

Golden at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 20,467 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $95,913 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 59.0% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 105.8 (above U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024
Education-related employment in Jefferson County 3,941 workers, 502 establishments BLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited education schools are near Golden, CO?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering education programs near Golden. The closest is Colorado School of Mines in Golden, CO (1.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Regis University (10.2 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying education roles near Golden?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying education-related roles near Golden are: Education Administrator, K-12 ($121,130), Education Administrator, Postsecondary ($120,560), Secondary School Teacher ($79,230). 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 Lakewood instead of Golden?

Lakewood, CO is 5.9 miles from Golden 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 Golden an affordable place to study education?

Golden’s median household income of $95,913 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Golden 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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Other Programs Available in Golden

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Data verified: September 6, 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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