Best Business/Commerce, General 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
+$799,862
Across Colorado programs
Average Annual Cost
$42,869
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Grad rate: 66.8% |
+$1,220,908 | $106,015 | $29,696 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
University of Denver
Grad rate: 77.7% |
+$984,300 | $98,717 | $75,020 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Colorado State University Pueblo
Grad rate: 36.4% |
+$194,378 | $54,108 | $23,891 | 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.
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