Best Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences 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
5
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$14,030
Across Colorado programs
Average Annual Cost
$28,227
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
University of Northern Colorado
Grad rate: 51.6% |
+$75,364 | $52,921 | $26,989 | $26,000 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
University of Colorado Boulder
Grad rate: 74.9% |
+$59,426 | $53,352 | $33,466 | $25,000 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Grad rate: 66.8% |
+$28,978 | $51,145 | $29,696 | $26,028 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Western Colorado University
Grad rate: 48.8% |
-$3,424 | $46,914 | $25,426 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Fort Lewis College
Grad rate: 40.8% |
-$90,192 | $42,602 | $25,558 | N/A | 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.
Find Best Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences Degrees by State
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