Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods at University of Denver

University of Denver's Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods program produces solidly middle-of-the-pack results. Graduates earn $65,557 in their first year—about $3,500 above the national median for this degree and landing in the 59th percentile nationally. The debt load of $21,500 is reasonable, translating to a 0.33 debt-to-earnings ratio that suggests manageable repayment even on a single graduate's salary. These fundamentals work: borrowers would dedicate roughly 10% of gross income to federal loan payments on a standard plan.

The comparison context is limited here—this is the only Management Sciences program in Colorado reporting data, so the "60th percentile" state ranking is somewhat artificial. What matters more is how this stacks up nationally: you're paying private school tuition (Denver's admission rate of 71% suggests costs likely exceed $50K annually before aid) for performance that barely edges past the national median. The debt-to-earnings ratio keeps this from being a poor investment, but there's no premium outcome justifying premium pricing unless substantial institutional aid reduces the actual cost.

For families paying close to sticker price, this represents an expensive path to average outcomes. If financial aid brings total borrowing to around this $21,500 median or less, the program becomes more defensible—you're getting a respectable quantitative degree from a school with solid academic credentials. Just ensure the net cost aligns with these modest-but-stable earnings prospects.