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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.

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):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Nursing at Metropolitan State University of Denver
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.

Nursing earnings compared with all majors at Metropolitan State University of Denver

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).

Metropolitan State University of Denver gender breakdown of Nursing Bachelor's degree recipients

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 diversity of Nursing majors at Metropolitan State University of Denver

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

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