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Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference

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These rankings are based on data about college professor and faculty salaries at each institution. Faculty who earn higher salaries tend to be more tenured, so colleges and universities with higher average salaries is often seen as an indicator of higher academic strength. But, this ranking can also be affected by other factors -- such as the presence of a medical school or other high-paying faculty positions.

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Rank	Institution	Average Faculty Salary	Acceptance Rate	SAT Score	Your Est. Net Price Avg. Net Price	Median Starting Salary	Save
1	Colorado School of Mines	126001	60.69	1,330 – 1,480	29925	82950	#1 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference Colorado School of Mines Golden, CO The programs offered at Colorado School of Mines are all focused on energy and environment, so all available majors are in STEM fields. The Orediggers are led on by their mascots Marvin the Miner and Blaster the Burro....Read more Average Faculty Salary $126,001 2.7% Acceptance Rate 60.7% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $29,925 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $82,950
2	South Dakota School of Mines and Technology	99857	79.87	1,170 – 1,370	20267	62863	#2 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Rapid City, SD Located in Rapid City, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology accepted 80% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $20 for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. About 75% of students attending South Dakota School of Mines and Technology currently receive......Read more Average Faculty Salary $99,857 3.6% Acceptance Rate 79.9% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $20,267 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,863
3	Metropolitan State University of Denver	91331	98.8	890 – 1,140	14584	45391	#3 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference Metropolitan State University of Denver Denver, CO Based in Denver, Metropolitan State University of Denver’s acceptance rate is 99%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. About 38% of students attending Metropolitan State University of Denver will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Average Faculty Salary $91,331 2.4% Acceptance Rate 98.8% SAT Score 890 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $14,584 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,391
4	University of Colorado Colorado Springs	84275	96.66	1,000 – 1,240	16942	45766	#4 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference University of Colorado Colorado Springs Colorado Springs, CO Colorado Springs is one of the four schools that are part of the University of Colorado system. The campus motto is “Let Your Light Shine” in Greek. Students can earn up to a Doctor's degree, and many undergraduates study Business Administration and Management, General. Average Faculty Salary $84,275 2.0% Acceptance Rate 96.7% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $16,942 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,766
5	Westminster University	78457	65.13	1,120 – 1,290	26844	52994	#5 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference Westminster University Salt Lake City, UT Westminster College became Westminster University in 2023. Over 50 Olympians have studied at the school. During the 2014 Olympics, 23 Westminster students were part of Team USA – 18 in 2018. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse is the most sought after program at the school. Average Faculty Salary $78,457 2.7% Acceptance Rate 65.1% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $26,844 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,994
6	Black Hills State University	75872	97.95	980 – 1,190	15576	38927	#6 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference Black Hills State University Spearfish, SD Based in Spearfish, Black Hills State University’s acceptance rate is 98%. They request $21 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 55% of students at Black Hills State University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Average Faculty Salary $75,872 3.9% Acceptance Rate 98.0% SAT Score 980 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $15,576 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,927
7	Regis University	75767	84.61	1,140 – 1,310	21618	64557	#7 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference Regis University Denver, CO Regis University was originally in Las Vegas, Nevada, when it opened in 1877, with the apt name of Las Vegas College. It moved only 10 years later, and received its current name in 1991....Read more Average Faculty Salary $75,767 4.7% Acceptance Rate 84.6% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $21,618 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,557
8	Colorado State University Pueblo	74149	98.39	900 – 1,130	13079	43053	#8 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference Colorado State University Pueblo Pueblo, CO Found in Pueblo, Colorado State University Pueblo’s acceptance rate is 98%. They request $25 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be requested. Approximately 83% of students at Colorado State University Pueblo will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Average Faculty Salary $74,149 4.1% Acceptance Rate 98.4% SAT Score 900 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $13,079 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,053
9	Chadron State College	73573	0	--	13292	39139	#9 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference Chadron State College Chadron, NE Average Faculty Salary $73,573 3.8% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,292 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,139
10	Colorado Mesa University	69715	83.14	930 – 1,170	15590	39223	#10 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference Colorado Mesa University Grand Junction, CO Located in Grand Junction, Colorado Mesa University accepted 83% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $40 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 57% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Average Faculty Salary $69,715 2.2% Acceptance Rate 83.1% SAT Score 930 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $15,590 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,223
11	Western Colorado University	68653	95.61	1,150 – 1,310	17711	40037	#11 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference Western Colorado University Gunnison, CO Western Colorado University’s motto is “Potestas ad Ministrandum,” which is Latin for “The Power to Serve.” 460 student athletes, known as the Mountaineers, compete in the NCAA Division II with football Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference. Business Administration and Management, General is a popular undergraduate major. Average Faculty Salary $68,653 1.6% Acceptance Rate 95.6% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $17,711 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,037
12	Colorado Christian University	67472	100	1,010 – 1,210	30940	41623	#12 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference Colorado Christian University Lakewood, CO Colorado Christian University has a first year retention rate - 84%%. Unlike many schools who use Latin in their mottos, CCU takes inspiration from the Greeks. “χαρις και αληθεια” translates to mean “Grace and Truth.” Mental Health Counseling/Counselor is a popular area of study. Average Faculty Salary $67,472 0.6% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $30,940 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,623
13	Adams State University	64107	30.76	870 – 1,080	13340	38338	#13 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference Adams State University Alamosa, CO Found in Alamosa, Adams State University accepts 31% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. Approximately 82% of students attending Adams State University will receive institutional grant aid. The school’s first year retention rate is 51% and 19% of students will earn their degree in four years. Many......Read more Average Faculty Salary $64,107 0.7% Acceptance Rate 30.8% SAT Score 870 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $13,340 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,338
14	Fort Lewis College	57365	77.32	990 – 1,230	17114	36352	#14 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference Fort Lewis College Durango, CO Found in Durango, Fort Lewis College accepts 77% of applicants and charges $40 for undergraduate applications. About 61% of students attending Fort Lewis College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Average Faculty Salary $57,365 17.4% Acceptance Rate 77.3% SAT Score 990 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $17,114 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,352
15	New Mexico Highlands University	52409	100	850 – 1,040	11062	38952	#15 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference New Mexico Highlands University Las Vegas, NM Based in Las Vegas, New Mexico Highlands University accepts 100% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 64% of students at New Mexico Highlands University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Average Faculty Salary $52,409 23.4% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 850 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $11,062 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,952