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Special Education and Teaching at Metropolitan State University of Denver

Denver, CO · Public · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $39,638/yr (-10% vs median)

AI Risk High (44% exposed)

Job Market Large (34,900 openings/yr)

ROI 12.6x earnings multiple (4.6x out-of-state)

Ranked #94 of 170 Special Education and Teaching programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Special Education and Teaching graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$548K	$543K	$514K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	12.7x	12.6x	11.9x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	4.6x	4.6x	4.4x
Probability of Field Employment	81%	73%	58%
DegreeOutlook Score	44	43	51

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 (4.6x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$57,176

-33% less than sticker · See by income

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$52,967

34% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Metropolitan State University of Denver's Special Education and Teaching program produces graduates earning $39,638/yr — within striking distance of the $44,105 national average for this field.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 12.6x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Special Education and Teaching programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Special Education and Teaching's typical career paths, with 44% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 6% gap from the optimistic case.

Ranked #94 of 170 Special Education and Teaching programs, Metropolitan State University of Denver falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

Earnings grow from $39,638 to $52,967 over five years — a 34% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.

About Metropolitan State University of Denver

A 99% acceptance rate means Metropolitan State University of Denver is accessible to most applicants, serving 14,932 students in Denver, CO.

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Top Career Paths

Education teachers, postsecondary $72,090/yr

Special education teachers, secondary school $69,590/yr

Special education teachers, all other $67,430/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Special Education and Teaching at Metropolitan State University of Denver?

A score of 43/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Special Education and Teaching. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.

Will AI replace Special Education and Teaching careers?

With 44% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $513,579 in decade earnings vs $548,234 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →