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History at Metropolitan State University of Denver

History at Metropolitan State University of Denver

If you plan to study History, consider the program at Metropolitan State University of Denver. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Metropolitan State University of Denver is located in Denver, CO.

Studying Online at Metropolitan State University of Denver

Many students take online classes 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.

History Rankings at Metropolitan State University of Denver

These rankings give you a sense of how Metropolitan State University of Denver’s History program against other schools offering the same major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Colorado #2 of 10
Best Schools (Quality) Colorado #10 of 10
Best Value Rocky Mountains (Region) #12 of 26
Best Schools (Quality) Rocky Mountains (Region) #25 of 26
Best Value Nationwide #288 of 615
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #595 of 618

Earnings for History Graduates from Metropolitan State University of Denver

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

Median earnings by years after graduation for History at Metropolitan State University of Denver
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $35,904
2 years $33,604
3 years $33,912
4 years $37,394
5 years $42,762

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, History graduates from Metropolitan State University of Denver earn a median of $37,394, compared with $53,722 for all Metropolitan State University of Denver graduates — about 30% lower than the school-wide median.

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

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for History graduates from Metropolitan State University of Denver stands at $34,125.

Best-Paid Careers for History Graduates

Students who finish History program at Metropolitan State University of Denver go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-paying careers for History graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Water Resource Specialists $179,716
Wind Energy Development Managers $169,952
Loss Prevention Managers $165,723
Natural Sciences Managers $132,227
Wind Energy Operations Managers $122,567
Compliance Managers $117,178
Clinical Research Coordinators $110,931
Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers $99,321
Museum Technicians and Conservators $96,273
Managers, All Other $95,684

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