B.S. AGING SERVICES LEADERSHIP | 100% ONLINE
Improve Quality of Life for Our Aging Population
Colorado needs more qualified aging services leaders, and you could be one of them. MSU Denver’s online B.S. in Aging Services Leadership prepares you for administrative and leadership roles in long-term care, assisted living, hospice, and community health on a schedule that works around your life.
Study gerontology, aging policy, person-centered care, and long-term care operations.
Build skills in team leadership, quality improvement, regulatory compliance, and advocacy for older adults.
Apply your learning in a real aging services setting through a personalized, hands-on senior capstone experience.
Earn the same degree as on-campus students, led by the same faculty, who bring extensive professional experience to every lesson.
MSU Denver’s Career Connected Campus designation means your coursework is designed around jobs that actually exist, and we have robust resources to help you land one.
Colorado residents pay as little as $315/credit, and online students may qualify for up to $1,000/semester in scholarships.
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Program at a Glance
$315
The minimum cost per credit for qualified Colorado residents, made possible by the Colorado Opportunity Fund (COF).
100% Online
Take classes without interrupting your life. No campus visits required.
$2,428
The average annual out-of-pocket cost for in-state MSU Denver undergraduates.
Save $1,000/Semester
Exclusive scholarships are available for online students with no additional application.
Same Degree, No Asterisk
Your degree says MSU Denver; there is no separate ‘Online’ designation.
Simple Credit Transfer
As one of the top transfer institutions in CO, MSU Denver accepts more transfer credits than most.
Why Colorado Students Choose MSU Denver Online
MSU Denver’s online degrees are built for students like you: traditional undergrads, working adults, first-generation learners, and transfer students who need a degree that works around real life.
Accreditation & Recognition
Great things happen at MSU Denver.
Designated Career Connected Campus
Colorado Department of Higher Education
2023 Fulbright HSI Leader Designation
U.S. Department of State
A Top Transfer Institution in CO
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
Higher Education Excellence and Distinction Award
Insight Into Academia
#3 Most Innovative University in CO (2021)
U.S. News & World Report
Best for Vets Honoree
MilitaryTimes
MSU Denver By the Numbers
Our accessible, career-connected learning means students gain real-world experience and graduate prepared to thrive in Colorado’s workforce.
91%
Graduates employed or in graduate school within six months of graduating
57%
Undergraduate students who are the first in their family to attend college
87%
Undergraduate students who work full- or part-time while completing their degree
59%
Students receiving scholarships and grants totaling more than $97 million
31%
Students who pay no tuition thanks to scholarships and grants
45%
Students who graduate debt free
Where This Degree Can Take You
Colorado’s aging population is growing, and so is the demand for qualified professionals who understand both the human and operational sides of aging services. An Aging Services Leadership B.S. from MSU Denver prepares you for roles that shape how older adults live, receive care, and stay connected to their communities.*
Local Market Snapshot
Denver – Aurora – Lakewood, CO
$88,000
Home Health Clinical Supervisor
$101,890
Social and Community Service Managers
$128,000
Nursing Home Administrator
*Career and salary data are for general information only and do not guarantee any specific job or salary outcome.
Achievable Career Paths
Program coordinator · Care manager · Long-term care administrator (with additional licensure) · Quality improvement specialist · Home care manager · Community health coordinator · Senior services director
Potential Workplaces
Long-term care and skilled nursing communities · Assisted living and memory care · Home and community-based services · Hospice and palliative care · Hospital systems and health networks · Nonprofit aging services organizations
Ready to Start Your Journey?
Request more information, and an enrollment specialist will reach out to walk you through costs, transfer credit, and what starting the program could look like for your schedule.
