Best Public Policy Schools Near Longmont, CO (2026)

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

Longmont, Colorado has 3 accredited schools offering public policy programs, with tuition ranging from $10,383 to $78,476 per year for indexed programs. Longmont has a population of about 98,958. Median household income is $89,724 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 46.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Boulder, CO metro area, the top-earning public policy-related role is General and Operations Managers at a median $152,100 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Public Policy Schools to Longmont

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer public policy programs near Longmont, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Longmont 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 Longmont. 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 State University-Fort Collins

Fort Collins, CO 28.0 miles from Longmont
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
69.6 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 89%
Graduation rate 67%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $60,543
Avg net price $21,279/yr
Tuition
In‑state$13,373
Out‑of‑state$34,783
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 85%
  • Programs offered: 144

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus

Denver, CO 32.4 miles from Longmont
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
61.7 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 75%
Graduation rate 47%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $64,270
Avg net price $11,900/yr
Tuition
In‑state$10,383
Out‑of‑state$29,391
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 118

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

University of Denver

Denver, CO 34.7 miles from Longmont
  • 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

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

Public Policy Wages Near Longmont

Longmont is part of the Boulder, CO metro area (BLS area code 14500). 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 $120,970
Management Analysts $131,470 Boulder, CO $124,971
Economists $107,870 Boulder, CO $102,538
Social and Community Service Managers $100,160 Boulder, CO $95,209
Survey Researchers $89,870 CO statewide $85,428
Compliance Officers $98,350 Boulder, CO $93,489
General and Operations Managers $152,100 Boulder, CO $144,582
Financial and Investment Analysts $108,080 Boulder, CO $102,738

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.

Longmont at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 98,958 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $89,724 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 46.3% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 105.2 (above U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited public policy schools are near Longmont, CO?

Our directory has 3 accredited schools offering public policy programs near Longmont. The closest is Colorado State University-Fort Collins in Fort Collins, CO (28.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Denver (34.7 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying public policy roles near Longmont?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying public policy-related roles near Longmont are: General and Operations Managers ($152,100), Management Analysts ($131,470), Political Scientists ($127,260). 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 Firestone instead of Longmont?

Firestone, CO is 8.1 miles from Longmont and has its own set of local public policy programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Longmont an affordable place to study public policy?

Longmont’s median household income of $89,724 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Longmont 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 Longmont

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

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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