Best Philosophy Schools Near Canon City, CO (2026)

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

Canon City, Colorado has 5 accredited schools offering philosophy programs, with tuition ranging from $10,149 to $86,921 per year for indexed programs. Canon City has a population of about 17,098. Median household income is $66,068 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 27.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Colorado, the top-earning philosophy-related role is Lawyers at a median $168,520 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Philosophy Schools to Canon City

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer philosophy programs near Canon City, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Canon City 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 Canon City. 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 College

Colorado Springs, CO 35.3 miles from Canon City
  • 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

#2

Nazarene Bible College

Colorado Springs, CO 38.2 miles from Canon City
  • 4 year
  • Exclusively online
23.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 24%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,450
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 5

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

University of Colorado Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs, CO 38.5 miles from Canon City
  • 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 43.1 miles from Canon City
  • 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

University of Denver

Denver, CO 86.4 miles from Canon City
  • 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

#6

Colorado Christian University

Lakewood, CO 88.1 miles from Canon City
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
36.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $50,416
Avg net price $29,500/yr
Tuition
In‑state$41,342
Out‑of‑state$41,342
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 74

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Community College of Denver

Denver, CO 90.5 miles from Canon City
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
37.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 18%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,095
Avg net price $9,450/yr
Tuition
In‑state$4,902
Out‑of‑state$17,136
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 73

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Metropolitan State University of Denver

Denver, CO 90.6 miles from Canon City
  • 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
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 66%
  • Programs offered: 107

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Philosophy Wages Near Canon City

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Colorado, statewide)
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary $78,060
Writers and Authors $76,830
Lawyers $168,520
Clergy $63,700
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $72,900
Editors $77,870
Management Analysts $104,750

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.

Canon City at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 17,098 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $66,068 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 27.3% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited philosophy schools are near Canon City, CO?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering philosophy programs near Canon City. The closest is Colorado College in Colorado Springs, CO (35.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Denver (86.4 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying philosophy roles in Colorado?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying philosophy-related roles in Colorado are: Lawyers ($168,520), Management Analysts ($104,750), Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary ($78,060). Wages for Canon City workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Fountain instead of Canon City?

Fountain, CO is 33.9 miles from Canon City and has its own set of local philosophy programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Canon City an affordable place to study philosophy?

Canon City’s median household income of $66,068 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Canon City 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 Canon City

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Canon City:

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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