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Music at Metropolitan State University of Denver

What traits are you looking for in a school for Music, 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 sits in Denver, CO.

During the most recent reporting year, 24 music degrees were awarded at Metropolitan State University of Denver.

Online Class Availability at Metropolitan State University of Denver

Distance learning is available at Metropolitan State University of Denver. Among 18,453 students, 4,515 (24%) studied exclusively online and 7,384 (40%) took at least some classes online.

Music Rankings at Metropolitan State University of Denver

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

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Colorado	#2 of 7
Best Schools (Quality)	Colorado	#7 of 7
Best Value	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#11 of 20
Best Schools (Quality)	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#20 of 20
Best Value	Nationwide	#209 of 421
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#400 of 423

Earnings for Music Graduates from Metropolitan State University of Denver

Graduates of Metropolitan State University of Denver’s Music program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$18,734
2 years	$20,140
3 years	$27,390
4 years	$35,697
5 years	$37,991

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Music graduates from Metropolitan State University of Denver earn a median of $35,697, compared with $53,722 for all Metropolitan State University of Denver graduates — about 34% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Music graduates from Metropolitan State University of Denver stands at $30,971.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of Music graduates at Metropolitan State University of Denver, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Music graduates at Metropolitan State University of Denver are 33% women (8) and 67% men (16).

Music Bachelor’s Program at Metropolitan State University of Denver

Of the 24 bachelor’s music degrees awarded at Metropolitan State University of Denver, 33% were women (8) and 67% were men (16).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	18
Hispanic / Latino	3
Black / African American	1
Two or More Races	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 25% of Music bachelor’s degree recipients at Metropolitan State University of Denver, below the national average of 34%.*

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

More Specific Music Concentrations at Metropolitan State University of Denver

This Music program at Metropolitan State University of Denver breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Music	24

Top-Paying Careers for Music Graduates

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

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Musicians and Singers	$96,571
Disc Jockeys, Except Radio	$87,328
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$77,927
Music Directors and Composers	$66,915
Sound Engineering Technicians	$66,427
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary	$46,983

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.