Best Online Master’s Programs in Colorado 2025

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By Dr. James Barham
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Find the best online colleges in Colorado ranked by the academic success of faculty and alumni associated with the colleges and universities and their online degree programs.

Top 10 Online Master's Programs in Colorado in 2025

  1. University of Colorado Boulder
  2. University of Denver
  3. Colorado State University
  4. University of Colorado Denver
  5. University of Northern Colorado
    +1
  6. Regis University
    –1
  7. Johnson & Wales University
    +1
  8. Aspen University
    +1
  9. American Sentinel University
    +1
  10. Metropolitan State University
    –3

2025 Ranking Update

Our Influence Ranking Engine™ leverages machine learning to track the real-world influence of colleges and universities over time. Below you’ll see which schools gained or last ground for the 2025 school year.

In 2025, the top four schools maintained their respective positions while the University of Northern Colorado and Regis University switched places. Metropolitan State University had the largest shift, losing three ranking positions.

Featured Programs

Best Online Master’s Program in Colorado

  1. #1

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Boulder , CO
    #1 Best Colleges in Colorado 2025 #1 Most Affordable Colleges in Colorado 2025 #1 Best Research Universities in Colorado 2024 #1 Best Public Colleges in Colorado 2025
    Other Rankings

    Tuition + fees

    $13K

    Acceptance

    81%

    Graduation

    75%

    Student body

    44K

    Median SAT/ACT

    1275/29

    Career Outlook for degree at University of Colorado Boulder

    Cost of Degree: $17,462
    Expenses: $21,254
    Starting Salary: $59,700
    Cost Recoup Time: 7 years
    Paid back at 15% of annual salary

    Online Master's Degrees

    MS in Aerospace Engineering
    • Required Credits: 30-36 years
    • Completion time: 2-3 years
    • Format: Online
    MS in Business Analytics
    • Required Credits: 30-36 years
    • Completion time: 2-3 years
    • Format: Online
    MS in Supply Chain Management
    • Required Credits: 30-36 years
    • Completion time: 2-3 years
    • Format: Online
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  2. #2

    University of Denver

    Denver , CO
    #1 Best Private Colleges in Colorado 2025 #1 The Most Influential Universities and Colleges Ranked by State 2024 #2 Best Colleges in Colorado 2025 #2 Best Research Universities in Colorado 2024
    Other Rankings

    Tuition + fees

    $56K

    Acceptance

    78%

    Graduation

    77%

    Student body

    17K

    Median SAT/ACT

    1310/30

    Career Outlook for degree at University of Denver

    Cost of Degree: $58,347
    Expenses: $21,196
    Starting Salary: $65,400
    Cost Recoup Time: 12 years
    Paid back at 15% of annual salary

    Online Master's Degrees

    MA in Communication Management

    Concentrations

    • Learning and Development
    • Marketing Communication
    • Organizational Communication
    • Organizational Development
    • Public Relations
    • User Experience Strategy
    • Required Credits: 30-36
    • Completion time: 2-3 years
    • Format: Online
    MS in Legal Administration
    • Required Credits: 30-36
    • Completion time: 2-3 years
    • Format: Online
    Master of Business Administration (MBA)
    • Required Credits: 30-36
    • Completion time: 2-3 years
    • Format: Online
    MS in Organizational Leadership

    Concentrations

    • Human Capital in Organizations
    • Organizational Development
    • Project Management
    • Strategic Innovation and Change
    • Supply Chain Management
    • Required Credits: 30-36
    • Completion time: 2-3 years
    • Format: Online
    MS in Healthcare Management
    • Required Credits: 30-36
    • Completion time: 2-3 years
    • Format: Online
    MS in Information and Communications Technology
    • Required Credits: 30-36
    • Completion time: 2-3 years
    • Format: Online
    MS in Social Work
    • Required Credits: 30-36
    • Completion time: 2-3 years
    • Format: Online
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  3. #3

    Colorado State University

    Fort Collins , CO
    #2 Most Affordable Colleges in Colorado 2025 #2 Best Public Colleges in Colorado 2025 #3 Best Colleges in Colorado 2025 #3 Best Research Universities in Colorado 2024
    Other Rankings

    Tuition + fees

    $13K

    Acceptance

    91%

    Graduation

    67%

    Student body

    37K

    Median SAT/ACT

    1185/26

    Career Outlook for degree at Colorado State University

    Cost of Degree: $13,584
    Expenses: $19,543
    Starting Salary: $53,400
    Cost Recoup Time: 7 years
    Paid back at 15% of annual salary

    Online Master's Degrees

    MAgr in Agribusiness and Food Innovation Management
    • Required Credits: 30-36
    • Completion time: 2-3 years
    • Format: Online
    MS in Horticulture and Human Health
    • Required Credits: 30-36
    • Completion time: 2-3 years
    • Format: Online
    MS in Microbiology-Immunology
    • Required Credits: 30-36
    • Completion time: 2-3 years
    • Format: Online
    ME in Advanced Manufacturing
    • Required Credits: 30-36
    • Completion time: 2-3 years
    • Format: Online
    ME in Aerospace Engineering
    • Required Credits: 30-36
    • Completion time: 2-3 years
    • Format: Online
    ME in Biomedical Engineering
    • Required Credits: 30-36
    • Completion time: 2-3 years
    • Format: Online
    ME in Civil Engineering
    • Required Credits: 30-36
    • Completion time: 2-3 years
    • Format: Online
    ME/MS in Computer Engineering
    • Required Credits: 30-36
    • Completion time: 2-3 years
    • Format: Online
    ME/MS in Electrical Engineering
    • Required Credits: 30-36
    • Completion time: 2-3 years
    • Format: Online
    ME in Mechanical Engineering
    • Required Credits: 30-36
    • Completion time: 2-3 years
    • Format: Online
    ME/MS in Systems Engineering
    • Required Credits: 30-36
    • Completion time: 2-3 years
    • Format: Online
    ME in Biomedical Engineering
    • Required Credits: 30-36
    • Completion time: 2-3 years
    • Format: Online
    MS in Horticulture and Human Health
    • Required Credits: 30-36
    • Completion time: 2-3 years
    • Format: Online
    MNRS in Fish,Wildlife,and Conservation Biology M.F.W.C.B. Natural Resources Stewardship
    • Required Credits: 30-36
    • Completion time: 2-3 years
    • Format: Online
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  4. #4

    University of Colorado Denver

    Denver , CO
    #4 Most Affordable Colleges in Colorado 2025 #5 Best Research Universities in Colorado 2024 #5 Best Public Colleges in Colorado 2025 #5 Best Grad Schools in Colorado 2025
    Other Rankings

    Tuition + fees

    $10K

    Acceptance

    75%

    Graduation

    44%

    Student body

    30K

    Median SAT/ACT

    1145/24

    Career Outlook for degree at University of Colorado Denver

    Cost of Degree: $8,947
    Expenses: $22,806
    Starting Salary: $71,200
    Cost Recoup Time: 6 years
    Paid back at 15% of annual salary

    Online Master's Degrees

    MS in Nursing

    Concentrations

    • Clinical Pharmacy
    • Family Nurse Practitioner (MS-FNP) Nursing
    • Health Care Informatics Nursing
    • Health Care Informatics Nursing
    • Leadership (iLEAD) Nursing
    • Veteran and Military Healthcare Palliative Care
    • Required Credits: 30-36
    • Completion time: 2-3 years
    • Format: Online
    MS in Pharmaceutical Sciences
    • Required Credits: 30-36
    • Completion time: 2-3 years
    • Format: Online
    Master of Public Health
    • Required Credits: 30-36
    • Completion time: 2-3 years
    • Format: Online
    MEng in Civil Engineering
    • Required Credits: 30-36
    • Completion time: 2-3 years
    • Format: Online
    MS in Civil Engineering
    • Required Credits: 30-36
    • Completion time: 2-3 years
    • Format: Online
    MA in STEM Education
    • Required Credits: 30-36
    • Completion time: 2-3 years
    • Format: Online
    MS in Business Administration Accounting
    • Required Credits: 30-36
    • Completion time: 2-3 years
    • Format: Online
    Master of Business Administration (MBA)
    • Required Credits: 30-36
    • Completion time: 2-3 years
    • Format: Online
    Master of Criminal Justice
    • Required Credits: 30-36
    • Completion time: 2-3 years
    • Format: Online
    MA in Early Childhood Education
    • Required Credits: 30-36
    • Completion time: 2-3 years
    • Format: Online
    MS in Finance and Risk Management
    • Required Credits: 30-36
    • Completion time: 2-3 years
    • Format: Online
    MS in Information Systems
    • Required Credits: 30-36
    • Completion time: 2-3 years
    • Format: Online
    MA in Learning Design and Technology
    • Required Credits: 30-36
    • Completion time: 2-3 years
    • Format: Online
    MA in Literacy Education
    • Required Credits: 30-36
    • Completion time: 2-3 years
    • Format: Online
    MS in Management and Organization
    • Required Credits: 30-36
    • Completion time: 2-3 years
    • Format: Online
    MS in Marketing
    • Required Credits: 30-36
    • Completion time: 2-3 years
    • Format: Online
    Master of Public Administration
    • Required Credits: 30-36
    • Completion time: 2-3 years
    • Format: Online
    MA in Research and Evaluation Methods
    • Required Credits: 30-36
    • Completion time: 2-3 years
    • Format: Online
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  6. #5

    University of Northern Colorado

    Greeley , CO
    #5 Most Affordable Colleges in Colorado 2025 #6 Best Research Universities in Colorado 2024 #6 Best Public Colleges in Colorado 2025 #6 Best Grad Schools in Colorado 2025
    Other Rankings

    Tuition + fees

    $11K

    Acceptance

    79%

    Graduation

    52%

    Student body

    12K

    Median SAT/ACT

    1095/23

    Career Outlook for degree at University of Northern Colorado

    Cost of Degree: $14,788
    Expenses: $19,668
    Starting Salary: $47,100
    Cost Recoup Time: 8 years
    Paid back at 15% of annual salary

    Online Master's Degrees

    Master of Educational Leadership

    Concentrations

    • Principal (K-12) Licensure
    • Educational Leadership
    • Special Education Administration
    • Required Credits: 30-36
    • Completion time: 2-3 years
    • Format: Online
    Master of Educational Psychology
    • Required Credits: 30-36
    • Completion time: 2-3 years
    • Format: Online
    Master of Educational Technology
    • Required Credits: 30-36
    • Completion time: 2-3 years
    • Format: Online
    Master of English Education
    • Required Credits: 30-36
    • Completion time: 2-3 years
    • Format: Online
    Master of Gifted Education
    • Required Credits: 30-36
    • Completion time: 2-3 years
    • Format: Online
    Master of Higher Education and Student Affairs Leadership
    • Required Credits: 30-36
    • Completion time: 2-3 years
    • Format: Online
    Master of Literacy / Reading
    • Required Credits: 30-36
    • Completion time: 2-3 years
    • Format: Online
    Master of Mathematics Teaching
    • Required Credits: 30-36
    • Completion time: 2-3 years
    • Format: Online
    Master of Music Education
    • Required Credits: 30-36
    • Completion time: 2-3 years
    • Format: Online
    Master of Science Education
    • Required Credits: 30-36
    • Completion time: 2-3 years
    • Format: Online
    Master of Special Education

    Concentrations

    • Deaf & Hard of Hearing
    • Early Childhood
    • Generalist
    • Required Credits: 30-36
    • Completion time: 2-3 years
    • Format: Online
    MS in Biological Sciences
    • Required Credits: 30-36
    • Completion time: 2-3 years
    • Format: Online
    MS in Biomedical Science
    • Required Credits: 30-36
    • Completion time: 2-3 years
    • Format: Online
    Master of Business Administration (MBA)
    • Required Credits: 30-36
    • Completion time: 2-3 years
    • Format: Online
    Master of Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education
    • Required Credits: 30-36
    • Completion time: 2-3 years
    • Format: Online
    Master of Curriculum Studies
    • Required Credits: 30-36
    • Completion time: 2-3 years
    • Format: Online
    Master of Dance Education
    • Required Credits: 30-36
    • Completion time: 2-3 years
    • Format: Online
    Master of Dietetics
    • Required Credits: 30-36
    • Completion time: 2-3 years
    • Format: Online
    MS in Nursing

    Concentrations

    • Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
    • Leadership
    • Quality & Safety
    • Required Credits: 30-36
    • Completion time: 2-3 years
    • Format: Online
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  7. #6

    Regis University

    Denver , CO
    #11 The Best Catholic Colleges and Universities Ranked for 2024 #18 Best Online Christian Colleges and Universities for Doctoral Degrees 2025 #1 Best Christian Colleges in Colorado 2025 #4 Best Private Colleges in Colorado 2025
    Other Rankings

    Tuition + fees

    $42K

    Acceptance

    76%

    Graduation

    67%

    Student body

    7K

    Median SAT/ACT

    1120/23

    Career Outlook for degree at Regis University

    Cost of Degree: $16,193
    Expenses: $19,428
    Starting Salary: $62,700
    Cost Recoup Time: 7 years
    Paid back at 15% of annual salary

    Online Master's Degrees

    MS in Applied Behavior Analysis
    • Required Credits: 30-36
    • Completion time: 2-3 years
    • Format: Online
    MS in Health Administration
    • Required Credits: 30-36
    • Completion time: 2-3 years
    • Format: Online
    MS in Nursing (RN-to-MSN)
    • Required Credits: 30-36
    • Completion time: 2-3 years
    • Format: Online
    MS in Nursing
    • Required Credits: 30-36
    • Completion time: 2-3 years
    • Format: Online
    Master of Business Administration (MBA)
    • Required Credits: 30-36
    • Completion time: 2-3 years
    • Format: Online
    Master of Public Health
    • Required Credits: 30-36
    • Completion time: 2-3 years
    • Format: Online
    Master of Social Work
    • Required Credits: 30-36
    • Completion time: 2-3 years
    • Format: Online
    MA in Strategic Communication
    • Required Credits: 30-36
    • Completion time: 2-3 years
    • Format: Online
    MEd in Student Success
    • Required Credits: 30-36
    • Completion time: 2-3 years
    • Format: Online
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  8. #7

    Johnson & Wales University

    #8 Best Online Colleges in Colorado 2024 #11 Best Online Master's in Hospitality and Tourism Degree Programs 2025 #19 Best Online Bachelor's in Computer Science Degree Programs 2025 #9 Fastest Accelerated Online Master's of Finance Degree Programs 2024

    Online Master's Degrees

    Master of Business Administration (MBA)

    Concentrations

    • Event Leadership
    • Executive Communication
    • Finance
    • General
    • Global Fashion Merchandising and Management
    • Hospitality
    • Human Resource Management
    • Information Security/Assurance
    • International Beverage Management
    • Marketing
    • Nonprofit Management
    • Operations and Supply Chain Management
    • Organizational Leadership
    • Organizational Psychology
    • Project Management
    • Sport Leadership
    • Required Credits: 30-36
    • Completion time: 2-3 years
    • Format: Online
    Master of Public Administration

    Concentrations

    • Criminal Justice
    • General
    • Homeland Security
    • Human Resource Management
    • Nonprofit Management
    • Required Credits: 30-36
    • Completion time: 2-3 years
    • Format: Online
    MS in Criminal Justice
    • Required Credits: 30-36
    • Completion time: 2-3 years
    • Format: Online
    MS in Data Analytics
    • Required Credits: 30-36
    • Completion time: 2-3 years
    • Format: Online
    MS in Engineering Management
    • Required Credits: 30-36
    • Completion time: 2-3 years
    • Format: Online
    MS in Finance
    • Required Credits: 30-36
    • Completion time: 2-3 years
    • Format: Online
    MS in Food Safety
    • Required Credits: 30-36
    • Completion time: 2-3 years
    • Format: Online
    MS in Global Tourism and Sustainable Economic Development
    • Required Credits: 30-36
    • Completion time: 2-3 years
    • Format: Online
    MS in Hospitality Management
    • Required Credits: 30-36
    • Completion time: 2-3 years
    • Format: Online
    MS in Human Resource Management
    • Required Credits: 30-36
    • Completion time: 2-3 years
    • Format: Online
    MS in Instructional Design and Technology
    • Required Credits: 30-36
    • Completion time: 2-3 years
    • Format: Online
    MS in International Beverage Management
    • Required Credits: 30-36
    • Completion time: 2-3 years
    • Format: Online
    MS in Nonprofit Management
    • Required Credits: 30-36
    • Completion time: 2-3 years
    • Format: Online
    MS in Nutrition
    • Required Credits: 30-36
    • Completion time: 2-3 years
    • Format: Online
    MS in Operations and Project Management
    • Required Credits: 30-36
    • Completion time: 2-3 years
    • Format: Online
    MS in Organizational Psychology
    • Required Credits: 30-36
    • Completion time: 2-3 years
    • Format: Online
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  9. #8

    Aspen University

    Phoenix , AZ
    #5 Best Private Colleges in Colorado 2025 #7 Most Affordable Colleges in Colorado 2025 #7 Best Grad Schools in Colorado 2025 #8 Best Small Colleges in Colorado 2024
    Other Rankings

    Tuition + fees

    $5K

    Student body

    14K

    Online Master's Degrees

    Master of Education

    Concentrations

    • Curriculum Development and Outcomes Assessment
    • Educational Technology
    • eLearning Pedagogy
    • Transformational Leadership
    • Required Credits: 30-36
    • Completion time: 2-3 years
    • Format: Online
    MS in Nursing

    Concentrations

    • Forensic Nursing
    • Informatics
    • Administration and Management
    • Nursing Education
    • Public Health
    • Forensic Nursing
    • Informatics
    • Administration and Management
    • Nursing Education
    • Public Health
    • Required Credits: 30-36
    • Completion time: 2-3 years
    • Format: Online
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  10. #9

    American Sentinel University

    Waterbury , CT

    Online Master's Degrees

    MS in Nursing

    Concentrations

    • Management and Organizational Leadership Specialization
    • Required Credits: 30-36
    • Completion time: 2-3 years
    • Format: Online
    Master of Business Administration (MBA)

    Concentrations

    • Healthcare
    • Required Credits: 30-36
    • Completion time: 2-3 years
    • Format: Online
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  12. #10

    Metropolitan State University

    Saint Paul , MN
    #4 Best Research Universities in Minnesota 2024 #9 Best Public Colleges in Minnesota 2024 #10 Best Grad Schools in Minnesota 2024 #5 Best Online MBA Programs in Minnesota
    Other Rankings

    Tuition + fees

    $10K

    Acceptance

    82%

    Graduation

    33%

    Student body

    9K

    Career Outlook for degree at Metropolitan State University

    Cost of Degree: $10,977
    Starting Salary: $51,700

    Online Master's Degrees

    Master of Health Administration
    • Required Credits: 30-36
    • Completion time: 2-3 years
    • Format: Online
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