Health Professions at Metropolitan State University of Denver
What traits are you looking for in a school for Health Professions, you may want to check out the program at 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
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.
Health Professions Rankings at Metropolitan State University of Denver
Rankings can help you compare Metropolitan State University of Denver’s Health Professions program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Colorado | #20 of 41 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Colorado | #22 of 41 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #52 of 101 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #52 of 102 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1204 of 3,004 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1326 of 3,031 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from Metropolitan State University of Denver
Students who complete Metropolitan State University of Denver’s Health Professions program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $45,819 |
| 2 years | $48,756 |
| 3 years | $51,831 |
| 4 years | $59,564 |
| 5 years | $71,444 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Health Professions graduates from Metropolitan State University of Denver earn a median of $59,564, compared with $53,722 for all Metropolitan State University of Denver graduates — about 11% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Health Professions graduates from Metropolitan State University of Denver stands at $26,115.
Best-Paid Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Those who complete Health Professions program at Metropolitan State University of Denver pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying careers for Health Professions majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Dentists, General | $157,602 |
| Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians | $155,908 |
| Cytotechnologists | $155,812 |
| Cytogenetic Technologists | $155,361 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $153,940 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technologists | $153,819 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other | $138,809 |
| Naturopathic Physicians | $138,086 |
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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