Nursing at Metropolitan State University of Denver
If you plan to study Nursing, take a look at what Metropolitan State University of Denver. Get started with the following essential facts.
Metropolitan State University of Denver sits in Denver, CO.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 84 nursing degrees were awarded at Metropolitan State University of Denver.
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Online & Distance Learning at Metropolitan State University of Denver
Distance learning is available at Metropolitan State University of Denver. Of 18,453 students, 4,515 (24%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 7,384 (40%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Metropolitan State University of Denver
These rankings give you a sense of how Metropolitan State University of Denver’s Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Colorado | #15 of 23 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Colorado | #17 of 23 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #41 of 72 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #44 of 73 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1035 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1154 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Metropolitan State University of Denver
Graduates of Metropolitan State University of Denver’s Nursing program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $62,686 |
| 2 years | $62,922 |
| 3 years | $64,216 |
| 4 years | $70,699 |
| 5 years | $83,865 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Nursing graduates from Metropolitan State University of Denver report median earnings of $70,699, compared with $53,722 for all Metropolitan State University of Denver graduates — about 32% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Nursing graduates from Metropolitan State University of Denver comes in at $30,119.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Nursing graduates at Metropolitan State University of Denver, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Nursing graduates at Metropolitan State University of Denver are 80% women (67) and 20% men (17).
Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Metropolitan State University of Denver
Among the 84 bachelor’s nursing graduates at Metropolitan State University of Denver, 80% were women (67) and 20% were men (17).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Metropolitan State University of Denver.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 44 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 20 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
| Asian | 8 |
| Two or More Races | 5 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 44% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Metropolitan State University of Denver, above the national average of 43%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Metropolitan State University of Denver
The Nursing program at Metropolitan State University of Denver includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 84 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Nursing program at Metropolitan State University of Denver pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying careers for Nursing majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $66,747 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
| Nurse Midwives | $36,174 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.