Windsor, Colorado has 2 accredited schools offering library science programs, with tuition ranging from $10,383 to $78,476 per year for indexed programs. Windsor has a population of about 35,918. Median household income is $121,758 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 52.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Greeley, CO metro area, the top-earning library science-related role is Librarian and Media Collections Specialist at a median $62,400 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Library Science Schools to Windsor
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer library science programs near Windsor, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Windsor 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:
BOCSCORE
- 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 Windsor.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Acceptance rate
75%
Graduation rate
47%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$64,270
Avg net price
$11,900/yr
TuitionIn‑state$10,383
Out‑of‑state$29,391
Key stats- Retention rate: 72%
- Programs offered: 118
Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
78%
Graduation rate
77%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$71,155
Avg net price
$36,131/yr
TuitionIn‑state$61,398
Out‑of‑state$61,398
Key stats- Retention rate: 88%
- Programs offered: 116
Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
31%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$37,434
Avg net price
$12,045/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Colorado schools on the Colorado library science page.
Library Science Wages Near Windsor
Windsor is part of the Greeley, CO metro area (BLS area code 24540). 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) |
|---|
| Librarian and Media Collections Specialist | $62,400 | Greeley, CO | $62,275 |
| Library Technician | $47,070 | Greeley, CO | $46,976 |
| Archivist | $59,210 | CO statewide | $59,092 |
| Library Science Teacher, Postsecondary | N/A | CO statewide | – |
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.
Windsor at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 35,918 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $121,758 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 52.2% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 100.2 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Windsor-Area Cities With Library Science Programs
- Loveland, CO – 8.2 mi away (76,897 pop)
- Johnstown, CO – 8.2 mi away (21,313 pop)
- Greeley, CO – 8.7 mi away (131,900 pop)
- Fort Collins, CO – 9.5 mi away (301,581 pop)
- Evans, CO – 11.8 mi away (21,615 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited library science schools are near Windsor, CO?
Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering library science programs near Windsor. The closest is University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus in Denver, CO (50.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Denver (54.5 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying library science roles near Windsor?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying library science-related roles near Windsor are: Librarian and Media Collections Specialist ($62,400), Archivist ($59,210), Library Technician ($47,070). 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 Loveland instead of Windsor?
Loveland, CO is 8.2 miles from Windsor and has its own set of local library science programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
Is Windsor an affordable place to study library science?
Windsor’s median household income of $121,758 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Windsor 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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Data verified: September 1, 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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