Best Instructional Design Schools Near Loveland, CO (2026)

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

Loveland, Colorado has 4 accredited schools offering instructional design programs, with tuition ranging from $13,373 to $78,476 per year for indexed programs. Loveland has a population of about 77,350. Median household income is $82,592 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 39.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Colorado, the top-earning instructional design-related role is Training and Development Managers at a median $139,980 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Instructional Design Schools to Loveland

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer instructional design programs near Loveland, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Loveland 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 Loveland. 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 State University-Fort Collins

Fort Collins, CO 11.0 miles from Loveland
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
69.6 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 89%
Graduation rate 67%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $60,543
Avg net price $21,279/yr
Tuition
In‑state$13,373
Out‑of‑state$34,783
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 85%
  • Programs offered: 144

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

University of Northern Colorado

Greeley, CO 19.4 miles from Loveland
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
55.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 58%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,231
Avg net price $17,760/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 77

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Metropolitan State University of Denver

Denver, CO 46.6 miles from Loveland
  • 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

#4

University of Denver

Denver, CO 51.3 miles from Loveland
  • 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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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Colorado schools on the Colorado instructional design page.

Instructional Design Wages Near Loveland

Loveland is part of the Fort Collins-Loveland, CO metro area (BLS area code 22660). 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)
Instructional Coordinators $82,250 Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $81,355
Training and Development Specialists $59,140 Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $58,497
Training and Development Managers $139,980 CO statewide $138,457
Education Teachers, Postsecondary $54,120 Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $53,531
Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other $60,550 Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $59,891
Education Administrators, Postsecondary $107,310 Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $106,142
Farm and Home Management Educators $66,230 CO statewide $65,509
Graphic Designers $62,060 Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $61,385

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.

Loveland at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 77,350 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $82,592 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 39.1% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 101.1 (above U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited instructional design schools are near Loveland, CO?

Our directory has 4 accredited schools offering instructional design programs near Loveland. The closest is Colorado State University-Fort Collins in Fort Collins, CO (11.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Denver (51.3 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying instructional design roles near Loveland?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying instructional design-related roles near Loveland are: Training and Development Managers ($139,980), Education Administrators, Postsecondary ($107,310), Instructional Coordinators ($82,250). 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 Johnstown instead of Loveland?

Johnstown, CO is 7.6 miles from Loveland and has its own set of local instructional design programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Loveland an affordable place to study instructional design?

Loveland’s median household income of $82,592 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Loveland 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 Loveland

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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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