Best General Studies Schools Near Grand Junction, CO (2026)

Updated September 5, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Grand Junction, Colorado has 3 accredited schools offering general studies programs, with tuition ranging from $2,616 to $20,923 per year for indexed programs. Grand Junction has a population of about 67,027. 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 general studies-related role is General and Operations Managers at a median $107,130 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest General Studies Schools to Grand Junction

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer general studies 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:

  • 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.

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

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Colorado Mesa University

Grand Junction, CO 0.9 miles from Grand Junction
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
56.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 43%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,823
Avg net price $15,103/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 90

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

General Studies 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)
General and Operations Managers $107,130 Grand Junction, CO $112,178
Management Analysts $86,260 Grand Junction, CO $90,325
Human Resources Specialists $66,660 Grand Junction, CO $69,801
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $63,640 Grand Junction, CO $66,639
Writers and Authors $76,830 CO statewide $80,450
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $64,060 Grand Junction, CO $67,079
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $67,240 Grand Junction, CO $70,408
Social and Community Service Managers $95,260 Grand Junction, CO $99,749

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

How many accredited general studies schools are near Grand Junction, CO?

Our directory has 3 accredited schools offering general studies programs near Grand Junction. The closest is Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction, CO (0.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Colorado Mountain College (73.6 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying general studies roles near Grand Junction?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying general studies-related roles near Grand Junction are: General and Operations Managers ($107,130), Social and Community Service Managers ($95,260), Management Analysts ($86,260). 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 general studies 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 general studies?

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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Other Programs Available in Grand Junction

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Data verified: September 5, 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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