Best Spanish Schools Near Golden, CO (2026)

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

Golden, Colorado has 5 accredited schools offering spanish programs, with tuition ranging from $4,902 to $78,476 per year for indexed programs. Golden has a population of about 20,467. Median household income is $95,913 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 59.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area, the top-earning spanish-related role is Human Resources Specialists at a median $82,550 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Spanish Schools to Golden

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

Red Rocks Community College

Lakewood, CO 3.6 miles from Golden
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
64.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 32%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $46,288
Avg net price $9,044/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 93%
  • Programs offered: 85

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Regis University

Denver, CO 10.2 miles from Golden
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
62.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $72,105
Avg net price $18,397/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 77

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Community College of Denver

Denver, CO 11.2 miles from Golden
  • 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

#4

Arapahoe Community College

Littleton, CO 13.8 miles from Golden
  • 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
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 65

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

University of Denver

Denver, CO 13.9 miles from Golden
  • 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

Front Range Community College

Westminster, CO 14.5 miles from Golden
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
61.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 26%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,910
Avg net price $13,031/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 100%
  • Programs offered: 87

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

University of Colorado Boulder

Boulder, CO 18.8 miles from Golden
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
73.6 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 78%
Graduation rate 75%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $69,738
Avg net price $25,346/yr
Tuition
In‑state$15,666
Out‑of‑state$44,918
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 90%
  • Programs offered: 108

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus

Denver, CO 19.9 miles from Golden
  • 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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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Colorado schools on the Colorado spanish page.

Spanish Wages Near Golden

Golden is part of the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area (BLS area code 19740). 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)
Interpreters and Translators $74,850 Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $70,747
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary $77,840 CO statewide $73,573
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $79,230 Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $74,887
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $77,340 Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $73,100
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors $70,130 Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $66,285
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists $79,620 Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $75,255
Writers and Authors $69,100 Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $65,312
Human Resources Specialists $82,550 Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $78,025

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.

Golden at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 20,467 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $95,913 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 59.0% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 105.8 (above U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited spanish schools are near Golden, CO?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering spanish programs near Golden. The closest is Red Rocks Community College in Lakewood, CO (3.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Denver (13.9 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying spanish roles near Golden?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying spanish-related roles near Golden are: Human Resources Specialists ($82,550), Librarians and Media Collections Specialists ($79,620), Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education ($79,230). 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 Lakewood instead of Golden?

Lakewood, CO is 5.9 miles from Golden and has its own set of local spanish programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Golden an affordable place to study spanish?

Golden’s median household income of $95,913 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Golden 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 Golden

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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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