Sports coaches at Colorado College earned an average salary of $66,850 in 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
This amount ranked as the ninth-highest coaching salary among post-secondary institutions in Colorado.
At Colorado College, male coaches of men’s teams earned an average of $82,440, whereas female coaches of women’s teams earned $52,992.
The college employed 17 sports coaches during that year
A Knight Commission report projects that within a decade, some Power 5 football coaches will earn more than their schools spend on scholarships and medical care for all athletes. The study estimates more than $1 billion in new annual revenue from the expanded College Football Playoff and media rights deals. By 2032, nearly half of public Power 5 schools could reach this ‘crossover point.’
| Institution | Salary |
|---|---|
| The University of Colorado Boulder | $1.1 million |
| Colorado State University-Fort Collins | $304,512 |
| The University of Denver | $195,606 |
| The University of Northern Colorado | $111,547 |
| The University of Colorado Colorado Springs | $71,273 |
| Metropolitan State University of Denver | $68,056 |
| Colorado State University Pueblo | $68,028 |
| Colorado Mesa University | $67,158 |
| Colorado College | $66,850 |
| Colorado Christian University | $63,232 |
Information in this story was obtained from the U.S. Department of Education. The source data can be found here.
