Outcomes-based program rankings.
Program outcomes at University Of Denver vary significantly by field of study. These rankings evaluate each program by post-graduation earnings, debt burden, and return on investment — not prestige or reputation.
Use this analysis to compare programs and understand which fields deliver the strongest outcomes.
Analyzing 29 programs with available earnings data.
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This bar shows the range of median earnings across all majors at this school.
The tables below compare programs in each category by earnings, rank, debt, and cohort size.
These sections represent the complete set of ranked undergraduate programs at University Of Denver.
Computer Science. leads engineering & technology with 122K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science. | — | $121,993★ | — | 49 |
| Mechanical Engineering. | — | $93,026 | — |
Program rankings are derived entirely from post-graduation outcomes. We do not use reputation surveys, selectivity metrics, or SAT scores. This means some programs may rank differently than you'd expect based on prestige — and that's intentional.
Median earnings 10 years post-enrollment
Debt burden relative to earnings
Institutional contribution to outcomes
Resources, cohort size, and graduation rates
Trajectory from early to mid-career
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Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. leads business & economics with 104K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | — | $104,087★ | — | 57 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | — | $99,135 | — | 135 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | — | $96,903 | — | 41 |
| Real Estate. | — | $87,026 | — | 36 |
| International Business. | — | $80,511 | — | 33 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management. | — | $75,118 | — | 27 |
| Marketing. | — | $74,173 | — | 105 |
| Business/Commerce, General. | — | $74,033 | — | 59 |
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. leads sciences & mathematics with 70K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | — | $69,725★ | — | 53 |
| Biology, General. | — | $54,513 | $48,122 | 79 |
Economics. leads social sciences & policy with 84K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economics. | — | $84,328★ | — | 30 |
| Political Science and Government. | — | $66,288 | — | 51 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies. | — | $59,895 | $70,508 | 83 |
| Criminology. | — | $57,858 | — | 46 |
| Psychology, General. | — | $56,161 | $53,114 | 146 |
| Sociology.Small sample | — | $29,685 | — | 17 |
Communication and Media Studies. leads communications with 63K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Communication and Media Studies. | — | $63,374★ | — | 107 |
| Journalism.Small sample | — | $36,852 | — | 12 |
Design and Applied Arts. leads humanities & arts with 69K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Design and Applied Arts. | — | $69,251★ | — | 20 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | — | $61,241 | — | 26 |
| English Language and Literature, General. | — | $49,287 | — | 28 |
| Music. | — | $48,461 | — | 31 |
| History.Small sample | — | $36,774 | — | 17 |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | — | $25,194 | — | 20 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts.Small sample | — | $20,140 | — | 17 |
Natural Resources Conservation and Research. leads agriculture & environment with 42K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | — | $41,565 | — | 25 |
Non-Professional Legal Studies. leads other & interdisciplinary with 64K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non-Professional Legal Studies.Small sample | — | $63,727 | — | 19 |
Why rankings may differ by program: A university's nursing program and business program can have entirely different outcome profiles. Our methodology surfaces these differences so you can evaluate programs — not just institutions.
