# Metropolitan State University of Denver: Nursing (bachelor's)

Denver, CO. IPEDS 127565, CIP 51.38. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/metropolitan-state-university-of-denver/majors/nursing

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $77,333
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $86,259 (U.S. median for this major: $85,212 across 858 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $30,119 (U.S. median $27,000)
- Rank in CO: 4 of 10 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the CO median for this major (10 colleges, $84,331): +$1,928
- Versus the U.S. median: +$1,047

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.76 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $86,259 minus $40,610 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in CO (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $12,481 | $59,410 | 1.3 years |
| 30-48k | $12,436 | $59,195 | 1.3 years |
| 48-75k | $14,927 | $71,053 | 1.6 years |
| 75-110k | $19,539 | $93,006 | 2.0 years |
| 110k+ | $23,822 | $113,393 | 2.5 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Nursing at CO colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Mountain College | $92,166 | not reported | $7,813 | 27% |
| Colorado Christian University | $87,990 | $54,709 | $29,500 | 64% |
| Regis University | $87,862 | $29,427 | $18,397 | 61% |
| Metropolitan State University of Denver | $86,259 | $30,119 | $15,327 | 32% |
| University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus | $84,950 | $30,500 | $11,900 | 46% |
| University of Northern Colorado | $83,712 | $26,000 | $17,760 | 51% |
| Colorado Mesa University | $81,319 | $27,000 | $15,103 | 41% |
| Colorado State University Pueblo | $80,676 | $27,562 | $10,051 | 40% |
| University of Colorado Colorado Springs | $78,904 | $28,000 | $15,788 | 47% |
| Adams State University | $78,402 | $31,000 | $12,980 | 39% |

## Careers
- Registered nurse (SOC 29-1140): median wage $101,130 Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO, $100,260 CO, $97,550 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.6% by 2035
- Medical and Health Services Managers (SOC 11-9111): median wage $137,760 Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO, $134,910 CO, $123,860 U.S.; U.S. jobs 24.2% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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