Grand Junction, Colorado is home to about 67,027 residents. Median household income is $66,676 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 36.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Grand Junction, CO metro area, the top-earning finance-related role is Financial Manager at a median $148,770 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Finance Schools to Grand Junction
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer finance programs near Grand Junction, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Grand Junction 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 Grand Junction.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Acceptance rate
78%
Graduation rate
75%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$69,738
Avg net price
$25,346/yr
TuitionIn‑state$15,666
Out‑of‑state$44,918
Key stats- Retention rate: 90%
- Programs offered: 24
Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$72,105
Avg net price
$18,397/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 73%
- Programs offered: 37
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
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
Acceptance rate
78%
Graduation rate
77%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$71,155
Avg net price
$36,131/yr
TuitionIn‑state$61,398
Out‑of‑state$61,398
Key stats- Retention rate: 88%
- Programs offered: 55
Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
97%
Graduation rate
46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$54,659
Avg net price
$15,788/yr
TuitionIn‑state$10,149
Out‑of‑state$24,336
Key stats- Retention rate: 68%
- Programs offered: 33
Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$76,813
Avg net price
$16,510/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 70%
- Programs offered: 15
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
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
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Colorado schools on the Colorado finance page.
Finance Wages Near Grand Junction
Grand Junction is part of the Grand Junction, CO metro area (BLS area code 24300). 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) |
|---|
| Personal Financial Advisor | $104,280 | Grand Junction, CO | $109,194 |
| Financial and Investment Analyst | $103,850 | CO statewide | $108,743 |
| Loan Officer | $74,080 | Grand Junction, CO | $77,571 |
| Financial Manager | $148,770 | Grand Junction, CO | $155,780 |
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.
Grand Junction at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 67,027 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $66,676 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 36.1% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 95.5 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the highest-paying finance roles near Grand Junction?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying finance-related roles near Grand Junction are: Financial Manager ($148,770), Personal Financial Advisor ($104,280), Financial and Investment Analyst ($103,850). 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 Montrose instead of Grand Junction?
Montrose, CO is 57.3 miles from Grand Junction and has its own set of local finance programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
Is Grand Junction an affordable place to study finance?
Grand Junction’s median household income of $66,676 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Grand Junction 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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