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Colorado Colleges

An amazing landscape of canyons, mountains and rivers set the backdrop for Colorado. The state boasts the highest summits of the Rocky Mountains and the highest average elevations in the US. The state is known for having a population of healthy, active residents and with an adventure-filled playground of the great outdoors, it’s no surprise. Along with four national parks, 11 national forests, 41 national wilderness areas and two national conservation areas, Colorado is home to over 150 colleges and universities. The majority of Colorado colleges are located in the Mile High City Denver, which is both the largest city and the state’s capital. There you’ll find the University of Denver, The Art Institute of Colorado and Metropolitan State College of Denver along with a multitude of community colleges and career colleges. One of the most well known schools in the state, the University of Colorado, Boulder. Other 4-year choices include Colorado State University, Colorado Mesa University and Colorado Technical University, Colorado Springs. To round out the options, community colleges and career colleges are located throughout the state as well.

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Colorado College and Degree Offerings

Whether you’re looking to enroll in a 1-year certificate program or an intensive masters degree program, Colorado colleges deliver a wide range of options. The state has several top-ranked public schools including University of Colorado – Boulder, which offers over 150 types of degrees, the highly selective Colorado School of Mines, which focuses on applied science and Engineering, Fort Lewis College and Western State College of Colorado. The field of private schools includes the well-respected University of Denver and liberal art institution Colorado College. Over 25 colleges in Colorado are community colleges and career colleges offering an array of 2-year career training degrees.

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Colorado Career Opportunities

From the aerospace industry to mining and natural resources, Colorado has a diverse selection of careers to pursue. After attending one of the colleges in Colorado many students find work with the Federal Government. The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), US Geological Survey and the United States Airforce Academy are common career paths for graduates with Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautrical Engineering, Aviation and Natural Sciences degrees. Law enforcement careers are also plentiful in Colorado making degrees in Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement, Corrections and Forensics valuable. Prince Institute, Rockies also prepares students for another fast growing job--court reporting. Nearly 50 Colorado colleges and universities will prepare you for always-in-demand Health & Medical Services careers with degree programs in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, Medical/Clinical Assistant or Pharmacy Technician/Assistant. While the promise of the Colorado Gold Rush, which originally brought people to the state, has passed, there are clearly still ample opportunities to earn your own fortune.

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