The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.
Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.
EarningsPlus compares student earnings after college against a benchmark of all students with the same graduate degree, adjusting for the in-state / out-of-state composition of the student body.
The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.
The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.
Finance master’s graduates in Colorado earn a weighted average salary of $79,315 3 years after graduation, placing them in the bottom 50% nationally.
Our finance graduate rankings cover 2 of the 3 programs available in Colorado, accounting for 44% of total student graduates. We only include schools with sufficient earnings and/or debt data.
Cost of living is not considered when comparing states.
The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.
Earnings$96,592
Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.
Debt to earnings0.2
The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.
Debt$22,693
The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.
The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.
Earnings$67,483
Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.
Debt to earnings1.1
The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.
Debt$70,870
The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.
How long does it take to pay down debt in finance in Colorado?
Years
Under a year
The average debt accrued from a master's degree in finance is covered by average graduate earnings in under a year.
How much do graduates with a master's degree in finance earn in Colorado?
Salary
$79,315
The median master's degree in finance graduate earns $79,315 3 years after graduating.
How much does a master's degree in finance cost in Colorado?
Net cost
$18,094
The average annual cost of a master's degree in finance is $18,094. This is the net cost and considers only students that have received Title IV funds.
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