Graduate Education at CU Denver

A graduate degree can help you advance your career, earn a higher salary, become more competitive in the job market, and deepen your understanding of a subject. Some fields and jobs require a graduate degree.

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Meet Your Moment at Colorado’s Public Urban Research University

Are you interested in:

  • Earning an MBA and getting that big promotion?
  • Becoming a leader in one of 75+ fields by completing a master’s program?
  • Completing a doctorate and conducting research to overcome society’s biggest challenges?

In medicine, law, academia, and research, master’s or doctoral degrees are often required. If you know the field you want to enter, be sure to check whether a certain degree is required.

CU Denver By the Numbers
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75+
Master’s and doctoral degree programs
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50+
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#1
University in Colorado (Wall Street Journal, 2023)
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#1
Colorado university for social mobility (U.S. News & World Report)
Your Graduate Education Journey Starts Here

On these pages, you’ll learn about our graduate education programs, admissions, student support and services, costs, and other important information to help guide decisions you might make about pursuing advanced studies at CU Denver.

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