Best Military History Schools Near Montrose, CO (2026)

Updated September 7, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Montrose, Colorado is home to about 20,703 residents. Median household income is $63,177 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 33.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Colorado, the top-earning military history-related role is History Teachers, Postsecondary at a median $78,410 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Military History Schools to Montrose

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer military history programs near Montrose, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Montrose city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

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

Military History Wages Near Montrose

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Colorado, statewide)
Historians N/A
History Teachers, Postsecondary $78,410
Curators $73,630
Archivists $59,210
Museum Technicians and Conservators $51,990
Editors $77,870
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists $76,480
Writers and Authors $76,830

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.

Montrose at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 20,703 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $63,177 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 33.6% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the highest-paying military history roles in Colorado?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying military history-related roles in Colorado are: History Teachers, Postsecondary ($78,410), Editors ($77,870), Writers and Authors ($76,830). Wages for Montrose workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Grand Junction instead of Montrose?

Grand Junction, CO is 57.3 miles from Montrose and has its own set of local military history programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Montrose an affordable place to study military history?

Montrose’s median household income of $63,177 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Montrose 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 Montrose

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Data verified: September 7, 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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