Best Economics Degrees in Colorado by ROI
Colleges in Colorado ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment — calculated from median graduate earnings, total attendance cost, and average student debt. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs in Colorado
6
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$41,709
Across Colorado programs
Average Annual Cost
$36,049
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
University of Colorado Boulder
Grad rate: 74.9% |
+$138,785 | $56,788 | $33,466 | $17,119 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus
Grad rate: 45.6% |
+$90,867 | $52,773 | $23,369 | $23,049 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Grad rate: 66.8% |
+$64,816 | $52,800 | $29,696 | $24,000 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Colorado College
Grad rate: 86.1% |
+$1,530 | $59,954 | $83,228 | $18,250 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Grad rate: 43.9% |
-$2,622 | $48,299 | $23,713 | $25,000 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Grad rate: 29.5% |
-$43,122 | $46,012 | $22,825 | $23,750 | Full ROI → |
How ROI is calculated
20-Year Net ROI = Gross Earnings (salary × 20) − Total Degree Cost (annual cost × programme years) − Debt Payoff (avg debt × 1.35) − Baseline Opportunity Cost ($42,000 × 20 = $840,000)
A positive ROI means a degree in this field pays off relative to entering the workforce without one. Data from the U.S. College Scorecard.
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