Linguistics at Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver, CO · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
35
Optimistic
35
Base Case
29
Pessimistic
Earnings
$29,803/yr (7% vs median)
AI Risk
Very High (56% exposed)
Job Market
Large (83,300 openings/yr)
ROI
12.0x earnings multiple (4.4x out-of-state)
How AI Changes the Outlook
Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Linguistics graduates.
| Optimistic No Disruption |
Base Case Gradual AI |
Pessimistic Aggressive AI |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-Year Earnings | $521K | $518K | $478K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 12.1x | 12.0x | 11.1x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 4.4x | 4.4x | 4.1x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 43% | 38% | 28% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 35 | 35 | 29 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$43,120
Out-of-state: $118,012 (4.4x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$24,867
10.0 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$49,196
65% growth from Year 1
About Metropolitan State University of Denver
With 99% of applicants admitted, Metropolitan State University of Denver prioritizes broad access, serving 14,932 students in Denver, CO.
See all programs and financial aid at Metropolitan State University of Denver →Top Career Paths
Social scientists and related workers, all other
$100,340/yr
English language and literature teachers, postsecondary
$78,270/yr
Foreign language and literature teachers, postsecondary
$77,010/yr
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Linguistics at Metropolitan State University of Denver?
A score of 35/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Linguistics. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.
Will AI replace Linguistics careers?
With 56% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $478,331 in decade earnings vs $521,012 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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