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Ethnic Studies at Metropolitan State University of Denver

What traits are you looking for in a school for Ethnic Studies, you may want to check out the program at Metropolitan State University of Denver. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Metropolitan State University of Denver is in Denver, CO.

During the most recent reporting year, 15 ethnic studies degrees were granted at Metropolitan State University of Denver.

Studying Online at Metropolitan State University of Denver

Online coursework is an option at Metropolitan State University of Denver. Among 18,453 students, 4,515 (24%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 7,384 (40%) took at least some classes online.

Ethnic Studies Rankings at Metropolitan State University of Denver

Use these rankings to compare Metropolitan State University of Denver’s Ethnic Studies program to other colleges that offer this major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Colorado	#1 of 2
Best Schools (Quality)	Colorado	#2 of 2
Best Value	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#2 of 4
Best Schools (Quality)	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#3 of 4
Best Value	Nationwide	#71 of 142
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#123 of 143

Earnings for Ethnic Studies Graduates from Metropolitan State University of Denver

Students who complete Metropolitan State University of Denver’s Ethnic Studies program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$34,350

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Ethnic Studies graduates from Metropolitan State University of Denver stands at $31,966.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Ethnic Studies graduates at Metropolitan State University of Denver, broken down by degree level.

Program-wide, Ethnic Studies graduates at Metropolitan State University of Denver are 87% women (13) and 13% men (2).

Ethnic Studies Bachelor’s Program at Metropolitan State University of Denver

Among the 15 bachelor’s ethnic studies graduates at Metropolitan State University of Denver, 87% were women (13) and 13% were men (2).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Ethnic Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Metropolitan State University of Denver.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	4
Hispanic / Latino	6
Black / African American	3
Two or More Races	1
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 67% of Ethnic Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Metropolitan State University of Denver, higher than the national average of 66%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Ethnic Studies Concentrations at Metropolitan State University of Denver

This Ethnic Studies program at Metropolitan State University of Denver offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
African American Studies	3
Latino Studies	5
Other Ethnic Studies	7

Top-Paying Careers for Ethnic Studies Graduates

Those who complete Ethnic Studies program at Metropolitan State University of Denver pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying careers for Ethnic Studies majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Interpreters and Translators	$52,627
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary	$47,517

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.