Median Earnings (1yr)
$28,964
74th percentile (60th in CO)
Sample Size
19
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How University of Denver graduates compare to all programs nationally

University of Denver graduates earn $29k, placing them in the 74th percentile of all fine and studio arts bachelors programs nationally.

Compare to Similar Programs in Colorado

Fine and Studio Arts bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Colorado (15 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
University of Denver$28,964
University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus$31,144$44,742$25,4900.82
University of Northern Colorado$30,663$41,413$25,0000.82
Colorado State University-Fort Collins$30,143$35,803$21,5000.71
Colorado Mesa University$27,136$33,389
Metropolitan State University of Denver$26,102$41,899$31,0001.19
National Median$24,742$25,2951.02

Other Fine and Studio Arts Programs in Colorado

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Colorado schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus
Denver
$10,017$31,144$25,490
University of Northern Colorado
Greeley
$12,010$30,663$25,000
Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins
$12,896$30,143$21,500
Colorado Mesa University
Grand Junction
$9,712$27,136
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver
$10,780$26,102$31,000

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 University of Denver, approximately 15% 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.

Sample Size: Based on 19 graduates with reported earnings and 17 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.