For 19 Colorado Masters Colleges, the average faculty salary is $69,991 in 2025. By academic rank,
- The average professor salary is $89,229 at Colorado Masters Colleges.
- The average associate professor salary is $76,408 at Colorado Masters Colleges.
- The average assistant professor salary is $66,071 at Colorado Masters Colleges.
- The average instructor salary is $48,204 at Colorado Masters Colleges.
- The average lecturer salary is $55,376 at Colorado Masters Colleges.
- The average salary of faculty without academic rank is $58,146 at Colorado Masters Colleges.
Colorado Masters Colleges Faculty Salary Comparison Table
The following table compares faculty salaries at Colorado Masters Colleges by academic rank. You can filter the table to compare specific type of colleges of your choice.
| School Name | All Rank Average | Professor | Associate Professor | Assistant Professor | Instructor | Lecturer | No Academic Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adams State UniversityAlamosa, CO | $64,107 | $89,245 | $67,530 | $54,617 | $46,984 | $49,776 | - |
| Colorado Christian UniversityLakewood, CO | $67,472 | $83,091 | $67,309 | $58,700 | - | - | - |
| Colorado CollegeColorado Springs, CO | $115,072 | $153,484 | $116,282 | $88,240 | $63,875 | $81,022 | $82,000 |
| Colorado Technical University-Colorado SpringsColorado Springs, CO | $68,134 | - | - | - | - | - | $68,134 |
| Denver SeminaryLittleton, CO | $39,602 | $48,441 | $51,299 | $47,695 | $22,721 | - | $26,716 |
| Fort Lewis CollegeDurango, CO | $57,365 | $87,679 | $79,369 | $63,237 | $5,603 | $52,745 | - |
| Iliff School of TheologyDenver, CO | $73,099 | $84,350 | $68,186 | $55,509 | - | - | - |
| Colorado Mesa UniversityGrand Junction, CO | $69,715 | $90,450 | $84,218 | $72,913 | $56,356 | $51,000 | $82,200 |
| Metropolitan State University of DenverDenver, CO | $91,331 | $109,120 | $89,469 | $79,757 | - | $66,451 | - |
| Naropa UniversityBoulder, CO | $53,418 | $67,422 | $64,843 | $60,191 | $39,611 | - | - |
| University of Northern ColoradoGreeley, CO | $81,228 | $96,417 | $78,890 | $70,324 | $60,315 | $58,512 | - |
| Red Rocks Community CollegeLakewood, CO | $77,367 | - | - | - | $77,367 | - | - |
| Regis UniversityDenver, CO | $75,767 | $99,650 | $78,584 | $68,268 | $55,738 | $33,636 | $37,149 |
| Rocky Mountain College of Art and DesignLakewood, CO | $50,291 | $53,523 | $54,604 | $47,544 | $42,029 | - | - |
| Colorado State University PuebloPueblo, CO | $74,149 | $101,426 | $80,509 | $71,151 | - | $48,622 | - |
| Western Colorado UniversityGunnison, CO | $68,653 | $84,908 | $64,086 | $68,977 | - | $56,616 | - |
| Denver College of NursingDenver, CO | $59,646 | - | - | - | $59,646 | - | - |
| Colorado State University GlobalAurora, CO | $52,674 | - | - | - | - | - | $52,674 |
| Rocky Vista UniversityParker, CO | $90,738 | - | $100,941 | $83,936 | - | - | - |
Highest Faculty Salary in Colorado
- Colorado School of Mines $126,001
- Taft University System $125,407
- University of Colorado Boulder $119,920
- University of Denver $118,036
- Colorado College $115,072
- University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus $107,980
- Colorado State University-Fort Collins $106,952
- Metropolitan State University of Denver $91,331
- Rocky Vista University $90,738
- Colorado Mountain College $84,758