Best History Schools Near Fountain, CO (2026)

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

Fountain, Colorado has 5 accredited schools offering history programs, with tuition ranging from $10,149 to $86,921 per year for indexed programs. Fountain has a population of about 29,327. Median household income is $85,246 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 32.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Colorado Springs, CO metro area, the top-earning history-related role is Writers and Authors at a median $83,770 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest History Schools to Fountain

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer history programs near Fountain, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Fountain 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 Fountain. 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 College

Colorado Springs, CO 13.8 miles from Fountain
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
63.6 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 18%
Graduation rate 87%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $65,222
Avg net price $33,375/yr
Tuition
In‑state$70,734
Out‑of‑state$70,734
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 94%
  • Programs offered: 46

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

University of Colorado Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs, CO 15.8 miles from Fountain
  • 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

United States Air Force Academy

USAF Academy, CO 25.3 miles from Fountain
  • 4 year
79.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 92%
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 96%
  • Programs offered: 30

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Colorado State University Pueblo

Pueblo, CO 26.6 miles from Fountain
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
50.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 41%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,563
Avg net price $10,051/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 65%
  • Programs offered: 48

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Arapahoe Community College

Littleton, CO 66.3 miles from Fountain
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
57.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 26%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,341
Avg net price $11,571/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 65

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

University of Denver

Denver, CO 70.2 miles from Fountain
  • 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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#7

University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus

Denver, CO 73.7 miles from Fountain
  • 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

Colorado Christian University

Lakewood, CO 74.5 miles from Fountain
  • 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

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

History Wages Near Fountain

Fountain is part of the Colorado Springs, CO metro area (BLS area code 17820). 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)
Historians N/A CO statewide –
Archivists $59,210 CO statewide $58,798
Curators $73,630 CO statewide $73,118
Museum Technicians and Conservators $36,250 Colorado Springs, CO $35,998
History Teachers, Postsecondary $78,410 CO statewide $77,865
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $61,710 Colorado Springs, CO $61,281
Writers and Authors $83,770 Colorado Springs, CO $83,188
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists $61,370 Colorado Springs, CO $60,943

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.

Fountain at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 29,327 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $85,246 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 32.6% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 100.7 (above U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited history schools are near Fountain, CO?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering history programs near Fountain. The closest is Colorado College in Colorado Springs, CO (13.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Arapahoe Community College (66.3 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying history roles near Fountain?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying history-related roles near Fountain are: Writers and Authors ($83,770), History Teachers, Postsecondary ($78,410), Curators ($73,630). 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 Colorado Springs instead of Fountain?

Colorado Springs, CO is 13.3 miles from Fountain and has its own set of local history programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Fountain an affordable place to study history?

Fountain’s median household income of $85,246 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Fountain 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 Fountain

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

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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