Title: Colorado Teacher Salary, Certification & Licensing Guide
Headings: How To Become a Teacher in Colorado
How To Become a Teacher in Colorado
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Content: If you earn a degree in another state, you must pursue alternative licensure in Colorado, which can take longer. Students who obtain their degree in Colorado also gain the benefit of networking while still in school. The connections made while completing student teaching hours can lead to job offers after graduation, especially in states with a high demand for teachers. Postsecondary Education Statistics for Colorado
College students in Colorado can choose from 53 four-year and 34 two-year institutions. Students considering an online degree may find it promising that more Coloradans participate in distance education than the national average. The state spends less on postsecondary education appropriations per full-time student compared to the national average. Colorado also allocates a smaller percentage of tax revenue to higher education than most other places. Despite its reduced spending on higher education, the state still boasts a more educated populace than average, with 25.2% of the population aged 25 or older holding a bachelor's degree. Higher Education in Colorado

CO Data
National Data
Number of Four-Year Colleges
53
3,004
Number of Two-Year Colleges
34
1,579
Percentage of Students Enrolled in Distance Education
36%
34.7%
Postsecondary Education Appropriations per Full-Time Student
$4,653
$8,196
Percent of Tax Revenue Allocated to Higher Education
3.4%
5.8%
Percentage of Adults Over 25 With an Associate Degree
8.4%
8.4%
Percentage of Adults Over 25 With a Bachelor's Degree
25.2%
19.4%
Percentage of Adults Over 25 With a Graduate Degree or Higher
15%
12.1%
Sources: NCES, SHEEO, U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey
Accreditation for Colorado Schools
Accreditation is a voluntary evaluation process that schools use to demonstrate they meet minimum standards.