Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Bachelor's degree · Metropolitan State University of Denver · Denver, CO

CIP 51.38

$77,333Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$86,259Median earnings 4 years after
$83,865Median earnings 5 years after
$22,195Median federal debt
86Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Metropolitan State University of Denver earn a median of $77,333 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $88,910 four years after graduating (middle half: $67,853–$114,470). Median debt is $22,195, about 29% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's degree) at other Colorado schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs
$87,579$13,613
Arizona College of Nursing-Aurora
Aurora
$85,169$40,813
Regis University
Denver
$76,736$25,000
Denver College of Nursing
Denver
$76,161$29,090
University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus
Denver
$75,503$21,875
University of Northern Colorado
Greeley
$74,308$18,000
University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs
$71,864$19,500
Colorado State University Pueblo
Pueblo
$71,714$24,111
Colorado Christian University
Lakewood
$71,388$37,500
Adams State University
Alamosa
$70,926$24,950
Colorado Mesa University
Grand Junction
$69,631$22,250

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing graduates from Metropolitan State University of Denver make?

The median salary is $77,333 one year after graduation and $83,865 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $22,195.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.