Metropolitan State University of Denver: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Metropolitan State University of Denver at a glance

• 15,002

  students enrolled

• 115,000

  alumni, as the college reports

• 3,233

  degrees and certificates a year

• 32%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $15,327

  average net price a year

  Tuition $8,868 in state, $27,591 out of state

• $45,391

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $52,093

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  85% working

Career retraining programs listed on its site.

What students study

AI and data programs

Metropolitan State University of Denver reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.

The job market around Metropolitan State University of Denver

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Denver County, where the college is.

• 3,034

  open professional jobs

• 264

  entry level

  31 say no experience is needed

• 15%

  ask for AI skills

  446 jobs

• 4.7%

  unemployment in Denver County

  2026-08 · up 0.7 points from a year earlier

• $91,681

  median household income

  Denver County

• 55%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 3.4% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, public administration & social work, psychology, which lead to finance (301 open), sales (428 open), operations (289 open), marketing (116 open), human resources (132 open), strategy (33 open).

Hiring most: True Anomaly (122), Blue Origin (88), Amazon (80), Davita (72), Ibotta (54), Gusto (43), Esri (42), Crusoe (39).

What they hire for: Engineering (730), Sales (428), Finance (301), Operations (289), Data & Analytics (221), Legal (144). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Denver Workforce Development Board.

• Denver Webb Workforce CenterDenver · Virtual services provided M-F 9AM 4PM / In-Person services walk-in M-Th 9AM-4PM 720-337-WORK.
• Denver Workforce Center at Denver International Airport (DEN)Denver · Monday - Thursday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm (Fridays Virtually)
• Denver Workforce Center at MontbelloDenver · 9:00am - 4:00pm Monday through Thursday (Closed Friday to in-person appointments)
• Denver Workforce Services CenterDenver · 720-337-9675 · Monday - Thursday 9:00am-4:00pm

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

Similar colleges in Colorado

• Front Range Community CollegeWestminster · 11,476 students
• University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical CampusDenver · 10,519 students
• Pikes Peak State CollegeColorado Springs · 9,595 students
• University of Colorado Colorado SpringsColorado Springs · 8,697 students
• Colorado Mesa UniversityGrand Junction · 8,143 students
• Colorado State University GlobalAurora · 6,563 students

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Common questions

How big is Metropolitan State University of Denver?

Metropolitan State University of Denver enrolls about 15,002 students and is a public 4-year institution in Denver, Colorado. It awards about 3,233 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Metropolitan State University of Denver?

32% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Metropolitan State University of Denver graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $45,391 six years after entry and $52,093 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Metropolitan State University of Denver offer AI or data science degrees?

Metropolitan State University of Denver reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.

Are there jobs near Metropolitan State University of Denver?

3,034 open professional jobs are listed in Denver County, 264 of them entry level and 31 saying no experience is needed. True Anomaly has the most openings.