Offered Degrees
BS, MS, Doctorate, Certificate, Post-Graduate
Online Courses
BS, MS, Doctorate, Certificate, Post-Graduate
Total Programs
110
Online Programs
22
Salary after Completing
$25,700 - $72,300
Offered Degrees at Metropolitan State
Metropolitan State University is categorized by Master's College and University (medium programs) by Carnegie categorization. As of 2025, Metropolitan State University offers 110 programs through online and on-site (classroom) education. It offers Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate, Certificate and Post-Graduate Certificate degree.
The following table lists number of programs by offered degree and online availability.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 61 | 6 |
| Master's | 19 | 4 |
| Doctorate (Research) | 1 | 1 |
| Doctorate (Practical) | 1 | 0 |
| Less Than 12 Weeks Certificate | 3 | 3 |
| Less Than 1 Year Certificate | 9 | 1 |
| 1-2 Years Certificate | 2 | 0 |
| Post-Bachelor's Certificate | 14 | 7 |
| Total | 110 | 22 |
Field of Study by Offered Degree/Program
Metropolitan State Bachelor's Programs
Metropolitan State University offers Bachelor's degree with 61 major programs. Among them 6 programs are available through online classes.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural Resources and Conservation [+] | ✕ | 14 | |
| Environmental Science | ✕ | 14 | - |
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies [+] | ✕ | 3 | |
| Ethnic Studies | ✕ | - | - |
| Women's Studies | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Communication and Journalism [+] | ✕ | 34 | |
| Communication | ✕ | 34 | - |
| Advertising | ✕ | - | - |
| Computer and Information Sciences [+] | ✕ | 171 | |
| Information Technology | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Computer Programming/Programmer | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Information Science/Studies | ✕ | 31 | $50,600 |
| Computer Science | ✕ | 85 | $67,300 |
| Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance | ✕ | 52 | - |
| Education [+] | ✕ | 20 | |
| Special Education and Teaching (other) | ✕ | - | - |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | ✕ | 10 | - |
| English/Language Arts Teacher Education | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Social Studies Teacher Education | ✕ | 5 | - |
| Biology Teacher Education | ✕ | - | - |
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor | ✕ | - | - |
| English Language and Literature [+] | ✕ | 20 | |
| English Language and Literature | ✕ | 2 | $29,200 |
| Creative Writing | ✕ | 6 | - |
| Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing | ✕ | 12 | - |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] | ✕ | 6 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | ✕ | 6 | - |
| General Studies | ✕ | - | - |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] | ✕ | 51 | |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | ✕ | 35 | $36,700 |
| Biochemistry | ✕ | 16 | - |
| Mathematics and Statistics [+] | ✕ | 5 | |
| Applied Mathematics | ✕ | 5 | - |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] | ✕ | 134 | |
| International/Global Studies | ✕ | - | - |
| Data Science, General | ✕ | 8 | - |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other) | ✕ | 126 | $41,400 |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies [+] | ✕ | 4 | |
| Philosophy | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Physical Sciences [+] | ✕ | 11 | |
| Chemistry | ✕ | 11 | - |
| Psychology [+] | ✕ | 131 | |
| Psychology | ✕ | 120 | $34,200 |
| Developmental and Child Psychology | ✕ | 11 | - |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] | ✕ | 14 | |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Criminal Justice/Police Science | ✕ | 13 | - |
| Human Services [+] | ✕ | 54 | |
| Social Work | ✕ | 54 | $38,400 |
| Social Sciences [+] | ✕ | 29 | |
| Social Sciences | ✕ | 24 | $30,100 |
| Economics | ✕ | 5 | - |
| Political Science and Government | ✕ | - | - |
| Sociology and Anthropology | ✕ | - | - |
| Visual and Performing Arts [+] | ✕ | 12 | |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | ✕ | - | $25,700 |
| Playwriting and Screenwriting | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Art/Art Studies | ✕ | 10 | - |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | ✕ | 134 | |
| Dental Hygiene/Hygienist | ✕ | 13 | - |
| Health/Health Care Administration/Management | ✕ | 9 | - |
| Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling | ✕ | 36 | $45,600 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | ✕ | 76 | $72,300 |
| Business [+] | ✔ | 113 | |
| Business Administration and Management | ✔ | 13 | $45,200 |
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | ✕ | 26 | - |
| Operations Management and Supervision | ✔ | - | - |
| Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management | ✔ | 1 | - |
| Accounting | ✕ | 62 | $46,900 |
| Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Finance | ✔ | 1 | $43,700 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | ✕ | - | - |
| Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration | ✔ | 2 | $43,500 |
| International Business/Trade/Commerce | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | ✔ | 4 | $42,500 |
| History [+] | ✕ | 9 | - |
| History | ✕ | 9 | - |
Metropolitan State Master's Programs
Metropolitan State University offers Master's degree with 19 major programs. Among them 4 programs are available through online classes.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences [+] | ✔ | 31 | |
| Information Technology | ✔ | 17 | - |
| Computer Science | ✕ | 5 | - |
| Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance | ✕ | 9 | - |
| Education [+] | ✕ | 8 | |
| Urban Education and Leadership | ✕ | 8 | - |
| English Language and Literature [+] | ✕ | 3 | |
| Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | ✕ | - | - |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | ✕ | - | - |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] | ✕ | 10 | |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other) | ✕ | 10 | - |
| Psychology [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Psychology | ✕ | - | - |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | ✕ | - | - |
| Human Services [+] | ✔ | 24 | |
| Community Organization and Advocacy | ✕ | 18 | - |
| Public Administration | ✔ | 6 | - |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | ✕ | 62 | |
| Dental Public Health and Education | ✕ | - | - |
| Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling | ✕ | 18 | - |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | ✕ | 23 | $61,800 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | ✕ | 21 | - |
| Nursing Science | ✕ | - | - |
| Business [+] | ✔ | 47 | - |
| Business Administration and Management | ✔ | 27 | $61,300 |
| Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management | ✔ | 20 | - |
Metropolitan State Doctorate (Research) Programs
Metropolitan State University offers Doctorate (Research) degree with 1 major programs. All programs are available through online classes.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business [+] | ✔ | 6 | - |
| Business Administration and Management | ✔ | 6 | - |
Metropolitan State Doctorate (Practical) Programs
Metropolitan State University offers Doctorate (Practical) degree with 1 major programs. All programs are on-site education (i.e distance learning opportunity is not offered for the Doctorate (Practical) degree).
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | ✕ | 22 | - |
| Nursing Science | ✕ | 22 | - |
Metropolitan State Less Than 12 Weeks Certificate Programs
Metropolitan State University offers Less Than 12 Weeks Certificate degree with 3 major programs. All programs are available through online classes.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language and Literature [+] | ✔ | 2 | |
| Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing | ✔ | 2 | - |
| Visual and Performing Arts [+] | ✔ | 5 | |
| Game and Interactive Media Design | ✔ | 5 | - |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | ✔ | 0 | - |
| Surgical Technology/Technologist | ✔ | - | - |
Metropolitan State Less Than 1 Year Certificate Programs
Metropolitan State University offers Less Than 1 Year Certificate degree with 9 major programs. Among them 1 programs are available through online classes.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences [+] | ✕ | 1 | |
| Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Applied Linguistics | ✕ | - | - |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] | ✕ | 7 | |
| Corrections | ✕ | 7 | - |
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | ✕ | - | - |
| Criminal Justice/Police Science | ✕ | - | - |
| Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism | ✕ | - | - |
| Human Services [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Community Organization and Advocacy | ✕ | - | - |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | ✔ | 0 | - |
| Dental Hygiene/Hygienist | ✕ | - | - |
| Surgical Technology/Technologist | ✔ | - | - |
Metropolitan State 1-2 Years Certificate Programs
Metropolitan State University offers 1-2 Years Certificate degree with 2 major programs. All programs are on-site education (i.e distance learning opportunity is not offered for the 1-2 Years Certificate degree).
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] | ✕ | 7 | |
| Criminal Justice/Police Science | ✕ | 7 | - |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling | ✕ | 2 | - |
Metropolitan State Post-Bachelor's Certificate Programs
Metropolitan State University offers Post-Bachelor's Certificate degree with 14 major programs. Among them 7 programs are available through online classes.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communication and Journalism [+] | ✔ | 7 | |
| Technical and Scientific Communication | ✔ | 7 | - |
| Computer and Information Sciences [+] | ✔ | 1 | |
| Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration | ✔ | 1 | - |
| Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance | ✔ | - | - |
| Education [+] | ✔ | 7 | |
| Urban Education and Leadership | ✕ | - | - |
| Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching | ✔ | 7 | - |
| Mathematics and Statistics [+] | ✕ | 2 | |
| Mathematics | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | ✔ | 0 | |
| Nursing Education | ✕ | - | - |
| Nursing Administration | ✕ | - | - |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing | ✕ | - | - |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | ✔ | - | - |
| Business [+] | ✔ | 9 | - |
| Business Administration and Management | ✔ | - | - |
| Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management | ✔ | - | - |
| Project Management | ✕ | 5 | - |
| Management Information Systems | ✕ | 4 | - |
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