Education at Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver, CO · Master's Degree · about 47 graduates a year
Metropolitan State University of Denver graduates in education earn 12% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 48% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Metropolitan State University of Denver Compares for Education
All 214 colleges reporting education earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California State University-Sacramento Sacramento, CA | $102,444 | $93,217 | #1 | $77,526 |
| 2 | California State Polytechnic University-Pomona Pomona, CA | $95,883 | $87,247 | #3 | $70,724 |
| 3 | California State University-San Marcos San Marcos, CA | $95,348 | $86,760 | #4 | $77,823 |
| 4 | California State University-Bakersfield Bakersfield, CA | $92,010 | $83,723 | #6 | — |
| 5 | University of Massachusetts Global Irvine, CA | $91,710 | $83,450 | #7 | $75,971 |
| 6 | University of San Diego San Diego, CA | $91,474 | $83,235 | #8 | $73,028 |
| 7 | California State University-East Bay Hayward, CA | $91,220 | $83,004 | #9 | $75,291 |
| 8 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $88,307 | $77,764 | #22 | $65,968 |
| 9 | Stanford University Stanford, CA | $88,065 | $80,133 | #12 | $71,967 |
| 10 | Sonoma State University Rohnert Park, CA | $87,304 | $79,441 | #14 | $80,657 |
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| 151 | Quincy University Quincy, IL | $57,967 | $56,952 | #167 | $52,088 |
| 152 | American Public University System Charles Town, WV | $57,967 | $68,578 | #63 | $62,404 |
| 153 | Webster University Saint Louis, MO | $57,775 | $61,947 | #113 | — |
| 154 | Metropolitan State University of Denver Denver, CO | $57,768 | $54,024 | #188 | $49,122 |
| 155 | Liberty University Lynchburg, VA | $57,647 | $52,493 | #201 | $51,093 |
| 156 | Western Colorado University Gunnison, CO | $57,638 | $53,903 | #189 | $51,949 |
| 157 | Coastal Carolina University Conway, SC | $57,456 | $63,710 | #88 | — |
Other Majors at Metropolitan State University of Denver by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $86,039 | $69,674 | #249 of 349 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | — | $70,202 | — |
| Social Work | $66,816 | $51,748 | #83 of 279 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | — | $50,966 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Metropolitan State University of Denver education graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $49,122 one year after graduating and $57,768 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Metropolitan State University of Denver rank for education?
Among 214 colleges reporting earnings for education graduates, Metropolitan State University of Denver ranks #154 by median pay four years after graduation, and #188 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is education at Metropolitan State University of Denver worth it?
Its graduates earn 12% less than the national median for education ($65,824), and the median federal debt at graduation is $28,000.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.