Based on U.S. Department of Education data (October 2025 release).
Earnings Distribution
How Metropolitan State University of Denver graduates compare to all programs nationally
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
| School | 1 Year | 4 Years | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metropolitan State University of Denver | $49,122 | $50,821 | +3% |
| Regis University | $65,024 | $52,180 | -20% |
| Western Colorado University | $51,949 | $49,464 | -5% |
| University of Northern Colorado | $46,262 | $46,916 | +1% |
| Colorado State University Pueblo | $48,078 | $46,590 | -3% |
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Education masters's programs at peer institutions in Colorado (10 total in state)
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| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Metropolitan State University of DenverDenver | $10,780 | $49,122 | $50,821 | — | — |
 Regis UniversityDenver | $43,980 | $65,024 | $52,180 | — | — |
 Colorado Mesa UniversityGrand Junction | $9,712 | $52,796 | $44,165 | — | — |
 Western Colorado UniversityGunnison | $11,083 | $51,949 | $49,464 | — | — |
 Colorado State University PuebloPueblo | $9,401 | $48,078 | $46,590 | — | — |
 University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical CampusDenver | $10,017 | $46,637 | — | — | — |
| National Median | — | $56,157 | — | — | — |
Career Paths
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- Regis University$65,024
- Colorado Mesa University$52,796
- Western Colorado University$51,949
- Colorado State University Pueblo$48,078
- University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus$46,637
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About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Metropolitan State University of Denver, approximately 35% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.