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
Quick Stats
Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at University of Denver, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 31% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 81st 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.
Earnings by Major at University of Denver
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 Science | $72,250 | $121,993 | +14% | #69 of 349 | #93 | $21,053 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $65,557 | $104,087 | +21% | #25 of 126 | #40 | $21,500 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $56,402 | $99,135 | +19% | #57 of 452 | #88 | $19,500 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $67,392 | $96,903 | +27% | #68 of 796 | #118 | $15,830 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $65,014 | $93,026 | +1% | #128 of 318 | #242 | $26,248 |
| Real Estate | — | $87,026 | +3% | #11 of 25 | #14 | — |
| Economics | — | $84,328 | +2% | #144 of 368 | #182 | — |
| International Business | $48,940 | $80,511 | +10% | #32 of 115 | #56 | $21,742 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | $47,679 | $75,118 | +32% | #6 of 137 | #11 | $21,923 |
| Marketing | $50,016 | $74,173 | +7% | #131 of 516 | #224 | $20,250 |
| Business/Commerce | $45,866 | $74,033 | +8% | #47 of 271 | #100 | $20,948 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | $32,613 | $69,725 | +7% | #36 of 110 | #55 | $23,139 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $31,104 | $69,251 | +34% | #19 of 299 | #42 | — |
| Political Science and Government | $38,059 | $66,288 | +5% | #179 of 565 | #255 | $21,500 |
| Non-Professional Legal Studies | $38,432 | $63,727 | +3% | #19 of 39 | #27 | $20,063 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $36,234 | $63,374 | +12% | #108 of 660 | #182 | $20,666 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $41,865 | $61,241 | +11% | #64 of 225 | #103 | $21,866 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | $40,923 | $59,895 | -10% | #79 of 118 | #92 | $19,500 |
| Criminology | $40,667 | $57,858 | +4% | #46 of 113 | #69 | $22,000 |
| Psychology | $31,955 | $56,161 | +11% | #202 of 1027 | #365 | $21,000 |
| Biology | $36,393 | $54,513 | -5% | #543 of 841 | #698 | $20,500 |
| English Language and Literature | $30,246 | $49,287 | +1% | #271 of 576 | #383 | $25,083 |
| Music | $23,262 | $48,461 | +13% | #72 of 268 | #121 | $23,559 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $39,017 | — | — | — | — | $24,750 |
| History | $36,774 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $28,964 | — | — | — | — | — |
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.
🏆 Where University of Denver Ranks
Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.
Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $58,032 | $58,032 |
| Room | $9,840 | |
| Board | $6,495 | |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $80,536 | $80,536 |
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Programs & Career Paths
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology