

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
What happens to students who enroll at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 32% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 66th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (CO wage index 1.14). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
| Major | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | vs. national | Rank (pay) | Rank (wage-adj.) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $75,137 | $112,754 | +22% | #73 of 459 | #101 | $20,500 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $78,878 | $110,754 | +10% | #31 of 258 | #99 | $29,014 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $70,763 | $94,320 | +2% | #100 of 318 | #229 | $24,700 |
| Civil Engineering | $72,362 | $92,224 | +7% | #37 of 233 | #124 | $29,605 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | $55,550 | $86,190 | -8% | #99 of 118 | #107 | $26,840 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $75,503 | $84,950 | -4% | #536 of 966 | #854 | $21,875 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $52,428 | $75,142 | +10% | #235 of 1176 | #393 | $19,949 |
| Economics | $56,201 | $71,385 | -14% | #256 of 368 | #293 | $16,125 |
| Chemistry | — | $64,964 | +-0% | #122 of 209 | #161 | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | $39,662 | $62,882 | +12% | #113 of 660 | #197 | $21,896 |
| Architecture | $37,707 | $62,619 | -6% | #62 of 78 | #73 | $17,844 |
| Mathematics | $52,695 | $62,085 | -11% | #239 of 309 | #264 | $23,000 |
| International/Globalization Studies | $25,307 | $61,344 | +2% | #31 of 87 | #40 | $18,870 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $45,814 | $61,192 | +10% | #111 of 660 | #275 | $16,035 |
| Political Science and Government | $40,272 | $58,854 | -7% | #353 of 565 | #435 | $17,500 |
| Public Health | $40,566 | $58,310 | -1% | #103 of 215 | #136 | $20,602 |
| Biology | $34,562 | $58,231 | +2% | #409 of 841 | #563 | $20,358 |
| Geography and Cartography | $39,104 | $57,285 | -1% | #65 of 117 | #87 | $21,500 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | $34,339 | $55,361 | +14% | #42 of 137 | #58 | $27,649 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $35,234 | $55,181 | +14% | #26 of 172 | #51 | $21,132 |
| English Language and Literature | $35,364 | $54,500 | +12% | #146 of 576 | #210 | $21,538 |
| History | $38,627 | $53,686 | +6% | #162 of 459 | #246 | $17,604 |
| Psychology | $36,482 | $52,990 | +5% | #353 of 1027 | #582 | $22,340 |
| Education | $42,320 | $50,728 | +2% | #33 of 71 | #46 | $23,635 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $31,144 | $49,842 | +20% | #62 of 423 | #94 | $21,464 |
| Sociology | $40,011 | $49,619 | -6% | #298 of 462 | #378 | $25,000 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $19,966 | $47,878 | +20% | #26 of 255 | #62 | $24,250 |
| Music | $29,483 | $46,532 | +8% | #95 of 268 | #142 | $23,499 |
| Architectural Sciences and Technology | $43,953 | — | — | — | — | $17,000 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | $37,621 | — | — | — | — | $22,250 |
| Philosophy | $36,307 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | $35,155 | — | — | — | — | $18,062 |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | $33,689 | — | — | — | — | $19,090 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,096 | $27,288 |
| Room | $9,840 | |
| Board | $5,080 | |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $32,823 | $51,015 |
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | $16,135 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $17,083 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $19,871 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $22,700 |
| $110,001+ | $23,355 |
Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.
Careers that graduates from University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus's top programs commonly pursue.
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology