Best International Relations Schools Near Fountain, CO (2026)

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

Fountain, Colorado has 2 accredited schools offering international relations programs, with tuition ranging from $61,398 to $78,476 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 international relations-related role is Public Relations Managers at a median $135,850 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest International Relations Schools to Fountain

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer international relations 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

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

#2

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

International Relations 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)
Political Scientists $127,260 CO statewide $126,375
Interpreters and Translators $67,560 Colorado Springs, CO $67,090
Management Analysts $117,850 Colorado Springs, CO $117,031
Economists $121,410 CO statewide $120,566
Public Relations Managers $135,850 Colorado Springs, CO $134,906
Compliance Officers $78,420 Colorado Springs, CO $77,875
Survey Researchers $89,870 CO statewide $89,245
Social and Community Service Managers $98,060 Colorado Springs, CO $97,378

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 international relations schools are near Fountain, CO?

Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering international relations programs near Fountain. The closest is United States Air Force Academy in USAF Academy, CO (25.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Denver (70.2 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying international relations roles near Fountain?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying international relations-related roles near Fountain are: Public Relations Managers ($135,850), Political Scientists ($127,260), Economists ($121,410). 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 international relations 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 international relations?

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

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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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