Best International/Global Studies 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
3
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$241,659
Across Colorado programs
Average Annual Cost
$28,843
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
University of Colorado Boulder
Grad rate: 74.9% |
-$173,704 | $41,196 | $33,466 | $17,600 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Grad rate: 66.8% |
-$264,864 | $36,030 | $29,696 | $19,763 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus
Grad rate: 45.6% |
-$286,410 | $34,015 | $23,369 | $24,618 | 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 International/Global Studies Degrees by State
Browse International/Global Studies programs ranked by 20-year ROI in every state that offers this degree.