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Best Taxation Schools Near Colorado Springs, CO (2026)
Colorado Springs, Colorado has 5 accredited schools offering taxation programs, with tuition ranging from $4,902 to $61,398 per year for indexed programs. Colorado Springs has a population of about 483,099. Median household income is $83,198 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 41.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Colorado Springs, CO metro area, the top-earning taxation-related role is Accountant and Auditor at a median $85,000 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Taxation Schools to Colorado Springs
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer taxation programs near Colorado Springs, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Colorado Springs 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 taxation page.
Taxation Wages Near Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs is part of the Colorado Springs, CO metro area (BLS area code 17820). 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accountant and Auditor | $85,000 | Colorado Springs, CO | $84,409 |
| Tax Preparer | $58,900 | Colorado Springs, CO | $58,491 |
| Tax Examiner and Collector | $69,740 | Colorado Springs, CO | $69,255 |
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.
Colorado Springs at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 483,099 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $83,198 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 41.9% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 100.7 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Colorado Springs-Area Cities With Taxation Programs
- Fountain, CO – 13.3 mi away (28,753 pop)
- Castle Rock, CO – 35.5 mi away (57,666 pop)
- Canon City, CO – 38.4 mi away (27,600 pop)
- Pueblo, CO – 42.0 mi away (141,280 pop)
- Parker, CO – 44.2 mi away (51,163 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited taxation schools are near Colorado Springs, CO?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering taxation programs near Colorado Springs. The closest is University of Denver in Denver, CO (57.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Colorado Boulder (83.4 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying taxation roles near Colorado Springs?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying taxation-related roles near Colorado Springs are: Accountant and Auditor ($85,000), Tax Examiner and Collector ($69,740), Tax Preparer ($58,900). 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 Fountain instead of Colorado Springs?
Fountain, CO is 13.3 miles from Colorado Springs and has its own set of local taxation programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
Is Colorado Springs an affordable place to study taxation?
Colorado Springs’s median household income of $83,198 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Colorado Springs 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: August 11, 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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