Best Government Contracting Schools Near Canon City, CO (2026)

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

Canon City, Colorado is home to about 17,098 residents. Median household income is $66,068 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 27.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Colorado, the top-earning government contracting-related role is Purchasing Managers at a median $171,250 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Government Contracting Schools to Canon City

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer government contracting programs near Canon City, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Canon City city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

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

Government Contracting Wages Near Canon City

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Colorado, statewide)
Purchasing Managers $171,250
Management Analysts $104,750
Compliance Officers $82,450
Logisticians $96,090
Business Operations Specialists, All Other $92,520
Administrative Services Managers $157,000
Cost Estimators $86,940
General and Operations Managers $131,840

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.

Canon City at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 17,098 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $66,068 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 27.3% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the highest-paying government contracting roles in Colorado?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying government contracting-related roles in Colorado are: Purchasing Managers ($171,250), Administrative Services Managers ($157,000), General and Operations Managers ($131,840). Wages for Canon City workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Fountain instead of Canon City?

Fountain, CO is 33.9 miles from Canon City and has its own set of local government contracting programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Canon City an affordable place to study government contracting?

Canon City’s median household income of $66,068 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Canon City 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 Canon City

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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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