Metropolitan State University of Denver

What are the graduation rates for students at Metropolitan State University of Denver?

MSU Denver's reported four-year graduation rate is 12%, while its six-year rate is 31%. These measures principally follow a defined cohort of first-time, full-time bachelor's students; they should not be read as the completion rate for every transfer, part-time or returning adult student.

The reported overall graduation rate is 32%, and first-year retention is 63%. Different cohort definitions and reporting periods can produce slightly different graduation figures. The four- and six-year comparison indicates that many students in the measured cohort who finish do so after four years, but the statistics alone do not explain why. Applicants with work or family obligations should ask their intended department how often required courses are offered and map a realistic sequence with an adviser.

What is the earning potential for graduates at Metropolitan State University of Denver?

Federal College Scorecard field-of-study figures report median earnings one year after completion for qualifying federally aided graduates with reported earnings. They are historical outcomes for measured groups, not starting-salary offers or predictions for every graduate.

Reported examples for MSU Denver include $68,483 in computer science, $62,686 in registered nursing and related nursing fields, $48,409 in accounting, and $37,116 in teacher education for specific levels and methods. The differences make program-level data more useful than a single university-wide salary claim, but they do not isolate the effect of the degree. Prior experience, occupation, location, hours worked and further study can all affect earnings. A one-year measure also says little by itself about later career progression or the cost of obtaining a credential.