Social Sciences at Metropolitan State University of Denver
What traits are you looking for in a school for Social Sciences, take a look at what 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 in Denver, CO.
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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.
Social Sciences Rankings at Metropolitan State University of Denver
Use these rankings to compare Metropolitan State University of Denver’s Social Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Colorado | #4 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Colorado | #15 of 15 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #18 of 34 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #32 of 34 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #390 of 930 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #808 of 934 |
Earnings for Social Sciences Graduates from Metropolitan State University of Denver
Those who finish Metropolitan State University of Denver’s Social Sciences program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $32,439 |
| 2 years | $33,653 |
| 3 years | $33,341 |
| 4 years | $44,548 |
| 5 years | $51,659 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Social Sciences graduates from Metropolitan State University of Denver earn a median of $44,548, compared with $53,722 for all Metropolitan State University of Denver graduates — about 17% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Social Sciences graduates from Metropolitan State University of Denver comes in at $27,904.
Best-Paid Careers for Social Sciences Graduates
Graduates of the Social Sciences program at Metropolitan State University of Denver pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Social Sciences majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Statisticians | $130,349 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $124,518 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Biostatisticians | $121,594 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Survey Researchers | $108,538 |
| Data Scientists | $106,295 |
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
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