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University of Northern Colorado

Greeley, CO unco.edu 5,693 students

The University of Northern Colorado's campus is located in Greeley, a city on the high plains of northern Colorado. The student body is known for its strong school spirit, particularly supporting the university's Division I athletic teams. UNC maintains a strong emphasis on teacher education, and its location provides access to both urban and rural environments for study and recreation. The university also operates extended campuses in several other Colorado cities.

Programs
32
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$38,509
Average graduate, 1 yr after
Tuition
$12,010
In-state sticker price
Out-of-state: $26,204/yr

Financial Aid

The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. University of Northern Colorado's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 26% of students receive Pell Grants; 40% take federal loans.

Net Price by Family Income

Academic Year 2025
Income Bracket Avg Net Price 4-Year Net Cost
$0 – $30K $14,505 $58,020
$30K – $48K $15,864 $63,456
$48K – $75K $16,792 $67,168
$75K – $110K $19,842 $79,368
$110K+ $22,647 $90,588
Sticker price (no aid) $12,010 $48,040
Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

Programs at University of Northern Colorado

32 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Degree Program DW Score 1-yr Earnings AI Risk ROI
Nursing Compare across schools →
83
$74,308/yr High 14.9x
Business Administration Compare across schools →
72
$50,739/yr High 13.7x
Computer Engineering Compare across schools →
62
$56,557/yr Very High 10.8x
Chemistry Compare across schools →
60
$45,406/yr High 11.9x
Mathematics Compare across schools →
56
$44,668/yr Very High 11.5x
Economics Compare across schools →
55
$45,257/yr Very High 8.4x
Criminal Justice Compare across schools →
55
$38,422/yr Moderate 10.3x
Parks Compare across schools →
55
$35,308/yr Moderate 10.7x
Subject-Area Teaching Compare across schools →
52
$40,113/yr High 8.6x
Political Science Compare across schools →
52
$37,458/yr Very High 11.1x
Teacher Education Compare across schools →
51
$40,614/yr High 8.1x
History Compare across schools →
47
$35,403/yr High 10.0x
Special Education and Teaching Compare across schools →
45
$44,009/yr High 9.3x
Sustainability Studies Compare across schools →
44
$42,076/yr High 10.3x
Geosciences Compare across schools →
43
$46,954/yr High 8.8x
Health & Physical Education Compare across schools →
42
$33,952/yr Moderate 9.5x
Geography and Cartography Compare across schools →
40
$36,996/yr High 6.7x
Communication and Media Studies Compare across schools →
40
$34,892/yr High 10.1x
Nutrition Sciences Compare across schools →
38
$39,258/yr High 8.8x
Sociology Compare across schools →
38
$36,077/yr High 8.3x
Biology Compare across schools →
38
$34,647/yr High 8.8x
Psychology Compare across schools →
37
$32,351/yr High 8.6x
Health Sciences Compare across schools →
35
$39,099/yr High 8.8x
Fine Arts Compare across schools →
35
$30,663/yr Moderate 8.4x
Anthropology Compare across schools →
34
$35,432/yr High 6.1x
Journalism Compare across schools →
33
$30,216/yr Very High 10.2x
Physics Compare across schools →
32
$34,373/yr Very High 6.2x
English Compare across schools →
32
$30,689/yr Very High 8.9x
Music Compare across schools →
30
$26,944/yr High 4.6x
Communication Disorders Compare across schools →
26
$26,425/yr High 9.0x
Dietetics & Nutrition Compare across schools →
24
$28,224/yr High 8.6x
Theater & Drama Compare across schools →
23
$24,761/yr Moderate 5.5x