Is University of Denver worth it?
University of Denver is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Denver, Colorado (large city). It awarded 4,573 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in social work, business and law.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$49,181
Median earnings 4 years after
$78,504
Median earnings 10 years after
$71,155
Average net price
$36,131
Completion rate
76%
Completions (2024)
4,573
Years to pay back
1.8 years
Students (undergrad)
6,025
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social Work | Master's | $51,342 | $65,203 | 531 |
| Law | First professional | $67,853 | $103,145 | 288 |
| Business/Commerce, General | Master's | $132,833 | $133,993 | 178 |
| Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy | Master's | $69,861 | $88,331 | 123 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $31,955 | $56,161 | 118 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | Master's | $48,123 | $68,815 | 111 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | Master's | $51,827 | $74,159 | 109 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Master's | $87,795 | $105,701 | 105 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Master's | $53,428 | $69,997 | 86 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | Bachelor's | $40,923 | $59,895 | 83 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's | $56,402 | $99,135 | 80 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $86,375 | $120,934 | 75 |
| Marketing | Bachelor's | $50,016 | $74,173 | 75 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | Doctoral | $75,110 | $90,551 | 66 |
| Accounting and Related Services | Master's | $67,693 | $105,291 | 65 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Social Work | Master's | 582 |
| Law | Doctoral professional practice | 233 |
| Business/Commerce, General | Master's | 186 |
| Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy, General | Master's | 155 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 150 |
| Information Science/Studies | Master's | 134 |
| Information Technology | Master's | 121 |
| Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management | Master's | 94 |
| Library and Information Science | Master's | 90 |
| International Relations and Affairs | Bachelor's | 80 |
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Sources: federal figures for University of Denver. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Colorado. Counts under 10 are not published.
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