Best Health Science Schools Near Canon City, CO (2026)

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

Canon City, Colorado has 5 accredited schools offering health science programs, with tuition ranging from $10,149 to $54,242 per year for indexed programs. Canon City has a population of about 17,098. 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 health science-related role is Medical and Health Services Manager at a median $134,910 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Health Science Schools to Canon City

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer health science 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.

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 Canon City. 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

Pikes Peak State College

Colorado Springs, CO 32.2 miles from Canon City
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
50.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 23%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,796
Avg net price $6,007/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 69

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

University of Colorado Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs, CO 38.5 miles from Canon City
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
48.8 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 97%
Graduation rate 46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,659
Avg net price $15,788/yr
Tuition
In‑state$10,149
Out‑of‑state$24,336
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 68%
  • Programs offered: 67

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Colorado Christian University

Lakewood, CO 88.1 miles from Canon City
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
36.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $50,416
Avg net price $29,500/yr
Tuition
In‑state$41,342
Out‑of‑state$41,342
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 74

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Red Rocks Community College

Lakewood, CO 88.3 miles from Canon City
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
64.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 32%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $46,288
Avg net price $9,044/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 93%
  • Programs offered: 85

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Metropolitan State University of Denver

Denver, CO 90.6 miles from Canon City
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
43.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 38%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,093
Avg net price $15,327/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 66%
  • Programs offered: 107

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Western Colorado University

Gunnison, CO 92.2 miles from Canon City
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
45.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 48%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $46,833
Avg net price $16,425/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 34

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus

Denver, CO 92.3 miles from Canon City
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
61.7 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 75%
Graduation rate 47%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $64,270
Avg net price $11,900/yr
Tuition
In‑state$10,383
Out‑of‑state$29,391
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 118

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Regis University

Denver, CO 93.5 miles from Canon City
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
62.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $72,105
Avg net price $18,397/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 77

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Health Science Wages Near Canon City

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Colorado, statewide)
Medical and Health Services Manager $134,910
Health Education Specialist $74,150
Health Information Technologist $78,470
Health Technologist and Technician $59,430

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

How many accredited health science schools are near Canon City, CO?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering health science programs near Canon City. The closest is Pikes Peak State College in Colorado Springs, CO (32.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Metropolitan State University of Denver (90.6 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying health science roles in Colorado?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying health science-related roles in Colorado are: Medical and Health Services Manager ($134,910), Health Information Technologist ($78,470), Health Education Specialist ($74,150). 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 health science 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 health science?

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

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

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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