University of Denver
Denver, Colorado · Private, nonprofit · 6,025 undergraduates
Of 63 programs with reported earnings, 60 leave graduates out-earning a typical Colorado high-school graduate (about $40,674/yr) and 3 fall short. Another 189 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $20,097 |
| $30k to $48k | $16,211 |
| $48k to $75k | $22,940 |
| $75k to $110k | $31,759 |
| $110k and up | $47,222 |
| All families (average) | $36,131 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social Work | Master's Degree | $65,203 | +$24,529 | clears the bar | $79,000 | 3.2 yrs |
| Business/Commerce, General | Master's Degree | $133,993 | +$93,319 | clears the bar | $66,687 | 0.7 yrs |
| Law | First Professional Degree | $103,145 | +$62,471 | clears the bar | $161,053 | 2.6 yrs |
| Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy | Master's Degree | $88,331 | +$47,657 | clears the bar | $41,000 | 0.9 yrs |
| Communication and Media Studies | Master's Degree | $86,020 | +$45,346 | clears the bar | $47,481 | 1 yr |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $120,934 | +$80,260 | clears the bar | $38,803 | 0.5 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $56,161 | +$15,487 | clears the bar | $21,000 | 1.4 yrs |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's Degree | $99,135 | +$58,461 | clears the bar | $19,500 | 0.3 yrs |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Master's Degree | $105,701 | +$65,027 | clears the bar | $46,680 | 0.7 yrs |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | Master's Degree | $68,815 | +$28,141 | clears the bar | $103,418 | 3.7 yrs |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | Master's Degree | $74,159 | +$33,485 | clears the bar | $94,837 | 2.8 yrs |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $63,374 | +$22,700 | clears the bar | $20,666 | 0.9 yrs |
| Marketing | Bachelor's Degree | $74,173 | +$33,499 | clears the bar | $20,250 | 0.6 yrs |
| Library Science and Administration | Master's Degree | $56,359 | +$15,685 | clears the bar | $57,905 | 3.7 yrs |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $59,895 | +$19,221 | clears the bar | $19,500 | 1 yr |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 63 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 14% of students receive Pell grants · 76% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.