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Psychology at Metropolitan State University of Denver

Psychology at Metropolitan State University of Denver

If you are interested in studying Psychology, you may want to check out the program at Metropolitan State University of Denver. Get started with the following essential facts.

Metropolitan State University of Denver is 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.

Psychology Rankings at Metropolitan State University of Denver

Rankings can help you compare Metropolitan State University of Denver’s Psychology program to other colleges that offer this major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Colorado #9 of 22
Best Schools (Quality) Colorado #15 of 22
Best Value Rocky Mountains (Region) #28 of 51
Best Schools (Quality) Rocky Mountains (Region) #33 of 51
Best Value Nationwide #521 of 1,472
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #981 of 1,496

Earnings for Psychology Graduates from Metropolitan State University of Denver

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

Median earnings by years after graduation for Psychology at Metropolitan State University of Denver
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $34,388
2 years $33,119
3 years $36,244
4 years $41,630
5 years $46,187

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Psychology graduates from Metropolitan State University of Denver earn a median of $41,630, compared with $53,722 for all Metropolitan State University of Denver graduates — about 23% lower than the school-wide median.

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

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Psychology graduates from Metropolitan State University of Denver comes in at $26,641.

Best-Paid Careers for Psychology Graduates

Those who complete Psychology program at Metropolitan State University of Denver go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-paying careers for Psychology majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Wind Energy Development Managers $169,952
Loss Prevention Managers $165,723
Training and Development Managers $139,524
Statisticians $130,349
Wind Energy Operations Managers $122,567
Compliance Managers $117,178
School Psychologists $108,275
Molecular and Cellular Biologists $100,077
Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers $99,321
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary $98,479

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