Best Environmental Policy Schools Near Montrose, CO (2026)

Updated September 7, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Montrose, Colorado has 1 accredited school offering environmental policy programs, with tuition ranging from $2,616 to $14,799 per year for indexed programs. Montrose has a population of about 20,703. Median household income is $63,177 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 33.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Colorado, the top-earning environmental policy-related role is Natural Sciences Managers at a median $152,730 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Environmental Policy Schools to Montrose

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer environmental policy programs near Montrose, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Montrose 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 Montrose. 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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#1

Colorado Mountain College

Glenwood Springs, CO 79.8 miles from Montrose
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
52.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 27%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,127
Avg net price $7,813/yr
Tuition
In‑state$2,616
Out‑of‑state$12,840
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 47%
  • Programs offered: 40

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

University of Denver

Denver, CO 176.4 miles from Montrose
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
70.4 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 78%
Graduation rate 77%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $71,155
Avg net price $36,131/yr
Tuition
In‑state$61,398
Out‑of‑state$61,398
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 88%
  • Programs offered: 116

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Colorado State University-Fort Collins

Fort Collins, CO 207.6 miles from Montrose
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
69.6 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 89%
Graduation rate 67%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $60,543
Avg net price $21,279/yr
Tuition
In‑state$13,373
Out‑of‑state$34,783
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 85%
  • Programs offered: 144

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Environmental Policy Wages Near Montrose

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Colorado, statewide)
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $85,990
Compliance Officers $82,450
Management Analysts $104,750
Economists $121,410
Political Scientists $127,260
Conservation Scientists $84,820
Natural Sciences Managers $152,730
Environmental Engineers $106,890

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.

Montrose at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 20,703 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $63,177 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 33.6% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited environmental policy schools are near Montrose, CO?

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering environmental policy programs near Montrose. The closest is Colorado Mountain College in Glenwood Springs, CO (79.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Colorado Mountain College (79.8 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying environmental policy roles in Colorado?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying environmental policy-related roles in Colorado are: Natural Sciences Managers ($152,730), Political Scientists ($127,260), Economists ($121,410). Wages for Montrose workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Grand Junction instead of Montrose?

Grand Junction, CO is 57.3 miles from Montrose and has its own set of local environmental policy programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Montrose an affordable place to study environmental policy?

Montrose’s median household income of $63,177 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Montrose 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 Montrose

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Montrose:

Data verified: September 7, 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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