Best Liberal Arts Schools Near Fountain, CO (2026)

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

Fountain, Colorado has 5 accredited schools offering liberal arts 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 liberal arts-related role is Management Analyst at a median $117,850 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Liberal Arts Schools to Fountain

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer liberal arts 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

Pikes Peak State College

Colorado Springs, CO 8.1 miles from Fountain
  • 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

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

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#3

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

#4

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

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#5

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

#6

Pueblo Community College

Pueblo, CO 29.4 miles from Fountain
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
51.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 31%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $37,434
Avg net price $12,045/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 54

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

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
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 65

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

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 liberal arts page.

Liberal Arts 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)
Public Relations Specialist $75,550 Colorado Springs, CO $75,025
Management Analyst $117,850 Colorado Springs, CO $117,031
Technical Writer $96,100 Colorado Springs, CO $95,432
News Analyst, Reporter, or Journalist $60,600 Colorado Springs, CO $60,179
Editor $75,590 Colorado Springs, CO $75,065
Training and Development Specialist $66,560 Colorado Springs, CO $66,097
Human Resources Specialist $79,000 Colorado Springs, CO $78,451

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
Liberal Arts-related employment in El Paso County 1,433 workers, 209 establishments BLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited liberal arts schools are near Fountain, CO?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs near Fountain. The closest is Pikes Peak State College in Colorado Springs, CO (8.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Colorado State University Pueblo (26.6 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying liberal arts roles near Fountain?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying liberal arts-related roles near Fountain are: Management Analyst ($117,850), Technical Writer ($96,100), Human Resources Specialist ($79,000). 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 liberal arts 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 liberal arts?

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 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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