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Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver, CO · Public · General
Metropolitan State University of Denver is a public institution in Denver, CO. With a 99% admission rate and 1,110 combined SAT (75th percentile). Enrolls 14,932 students, offers 51 programs with earnings data, and has a 29% completion rate. Earnings are weighted by the number of graduates reporting in each program to reflect the typical student outcome. Payback period estimates how many years of earnings it takes to recoup total degree cost using net price after financial aid.
Admission Rate
99%
SAT Combined (75th)
1,110
Enrollment
14,932
Completion Rate
29%
Cost of Attendance
$22,825
In-State Tuition
$10,780
Out-of-State Tuition
$29,503
Programs
53
1-Year vs 5-Year Earnings — 51 Programs
STEMEngineeringHealthBusinessLiberal ArtsOtherCost ($23K)
Showing 51 of 51 programs
| Compare | # | Program ⇕ | Credential ⇕ | 1yr Earnings ↓ | 5yr Earnings ⇕ | Cost ⇕ | ROI ⇕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $77,333 | $83,865 | $22,825 | 3.4x | |
| 2 | Electrical Engineering Technologies/TechniciansBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $75,966 | $94,588 | $22,825 | 3.3x | |
| 3 | Computer ScienceBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $73,874 | $111,694 | $22,825 | 3.2x | |
| 4 | Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/TechniciansBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $72,334 | $89,786 | $22,825 | 3.2x | |
| 5 | Management Information Systems and ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $59,451 | $89,021 | $22,825 | 2.6x | |
| 6 | Civil Engineering Technologies/TechniciansBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $54,677 | $74,438 | $22,825 | 2.4x | |
| 7 | Finance and Financial Management ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $54,579 | $83,846 | $22,825 | 2.4x | |
| 8 | Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $54,030 | $72,474 | $22,825 | 2.4x | |
| 9 | Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $53,001 | $69,862 | $22,825 | 2.3x | |
| 10 | MarketingBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $52,216 | $65,726 | $22,825 | 2.3x | |
| 11 | MathematicsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $48,997 | $71,486 | $22,825 | 2.1x | |
| 12 | Health and Medical Administrative ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $46,461 | $63,893 | $22,825 | 2.0x | |
| 13 | Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $45,799 | — | $22,825 | 2.0x | |
| 14 | Entrepreneurial and Small Business OperationsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $45,767 | — | $22,825 | 2.0x | |
| 15 | Geography and CartographyBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $44,861 | — | $22,825 | 2.0x | |
| 16 | Criminal Justice and CorrectionsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $44,497 | $53,863 | $22,825 | 1.9x | |
| 17 | Natural Resources Conservation and ResearchBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $44,236 | $55,583 | $22,825 | 1.9x | |
| 18 | Social WorkBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $44,015 | $53,547 | $22,825 | 1.9x | |
| 19 | Air TransportationBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $43,922 | $68,250 | $22,825 | 1.9x | |
| 20 | Parks, Recreation and Leisure StudiesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $42,886 | $52,362 | $22,825 | 1.9x | |
| 21 | HistoryBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $42,785 | $42,762 | $22,825 | 1.9x | |
| 22 | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $42,196 | $46,218 | $22,825 | 1.8x | |
| 23 | SociologyBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $42,022 | $55,444 | $22,825 | 1.8x | |
| 24 | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $41,954 | — | $22,825 | 1.8x | |
| 25 | Human Services, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $41,938 | $49,323 | $22,825 | 1.8x |
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