University of Denver Rankings by Salary Score™
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Salary and Debt by Major at University of Denver
We calculated a Salary Score for each of University of Denver's programs by comparing program-specific median alumni earnings to median alumni earnings for the same program across all schools that provide this data. This way, students can compare the relative salary strength of a specific major at University of Denver to the same major at other schools. A school's overall score by level is based on the school's by-program performance weighted by student enrollment in each program. Data is sourced from the December 2020 release of the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and reflects median alumni debt upon graduation and median alumni earnings in the year after graduation for students who received federal financial aid. Debt and salary numbers are shown rounded to the nearest $10.
Salary Score ™ for DU Bachelor's Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology, General | $22,500 | $26,740 | |
| Business/Commerce, General | $23,000 | $43,430 | |
| Communication and Media Studies | $21,110 | $40,900 | |
| Computer Science | $19,660 | $66,080 | |
| Criminology | $24,500 | $33,990 | |
| Design and Applied Arts | Not Reported | $14,440 | |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | Not Reported | $22,330 | |
| Economics | $17,500 | $31,310 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | $19,540 | $22,190 | |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $23,000 | $57,320 | |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $24,740 | $21,960 | |
| Geography and Cartography | Not Reported | $35,060 | |
| History | Not Reported | $30,770 | |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | $19,500 | $48,670 | |
| International Business | $22,670 | $43,800 | |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | $19,500 | $36,630 | |
| Journalism | Not Reported | $36,850 | |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $25,000 | $68,500 | |
| Marketing | $21,660 | $49,880 | |
| Mechanical Engineering | $27,000 | $63,010 | |
| Music | $26,000 | $21,510 | |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | Not Reported | $29,690 | |
| Non-Professional General Legal Studies (Undergraduate) | $32,500 | $42,120 | |
| Political Science and Government | $20,530 | $35,590 | |
| Psychology, General | $23,000 | $35,180 | |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $21,500 | $33,570 |
Salary Score ™ for DU Master's Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $24,600 | $62,360 | |
| Anthropology | Not Reported | $36,670 | |
| Business/Commerce, General | $58,220 | $90,950 | |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $98,490 | $39,170 | |
| Communication and Media Studies | $44,500 | $55,960 | |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | Not Reported | $33,990 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $52,170 | $79,470 | |
| Curriculum and Instruction | $46,870 | $53,500 | |
| Economics | $79,000 | $48,040 | |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $41,000 | $44,280 | |
| Engineering, Other | Not Reported | $94,410 | |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $67,100 | $61,020 | |
| Geography and Cartography | Not Reported | $63,600 | |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $45,350 | $67,660 | |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $47,830 | $62,260 | |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | $86,040 | $49,480 | |
| International/Global Studies | $44,840 | $53,110 | |
| Legal Professions and Studies, Other | $83,180 | $47,260 | |
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies | $64,120 | $61,060 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $62,400 | $44,740 | |
| Library Science and Administration | $47,540 | $43,430 | |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $58,250 | $76,460 | |
| Marketing | $36,410 | $58,940 | |
| Music | $54,120 | $23,650 | |
| Natural Resources Management and Policy | $40,830 | $63,600 | |
| Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution | Not Reported | $33,990 | |
| Psychology, Other | $118,090 | $40,640 | |
| Public Policy Analysis | Not Reported | $62,260 | |
| Real Estate | $61,990 | $87,400 | |
| Social Work | $68,640 | $44,910 | |
| Taxation | $30,500 | $74,310 |
Salary Score ™ for DU Doctoral Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $151,770 | $73,640 | |
| Curriculum and Instruction | Not Reported | $73,950 | |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $86,790 | $71,020 | |
| Law | $140,170 | $61,560 | |
| Religion/Religious Studies | Not Reported | $43,800 |
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I had high hopes of gaining a comprehensive education in my chosen field. However, my experience has been far from satisfactory, leaving me with a bitter taste. The focus on research papers at the expense of practical technical knowledge. One of the exhausting issues I encountered at the University of Denver was the faculty's excessive preoccupation with accusing students of plagiarism and AI usage. Instead of fostering a supportive learning environment, the professors seemed more like private detectives,... Read More
The quality of education is lacking, and it is a very expensive school. No one should end up with a 70k debt for an online degree. The ICT program was a joke. We were writing research papers based of the information read online. The technical knowledge they give you is abysmal. You don’t feel ready for the job market after graduation. The professors are very old school, uptight, and rely on AI for grading. They don’t partake in group discussions. They don’t ask challenging or mind bending questions.