Best Bachelor's Degree Programs at Colorado Mesa University by ROI
Every Bachelor's Degree major at Colorado Mesa University ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
19
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$130,851
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$22,883
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Construction Engineering Technologies.
Grad rate: 40.3% |
+$408,568 | $67,005 | $22,883 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Grad rate: 40.3% |
+$305,558 | $63,677 | $22,883 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Grad rate: 40.3% |
+$220,578 | $59,293 | $22,883 | $25,000 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Accounting and Related Services.
Grad rate: 40.3% |
+$123,948 | $52,774 | $22,883 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 40.3% |
+$98,998 | $52,944 | $22,883 | $21,000 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Business/Commerce, General.
Grad rate: 40.3% |
-$31,872 | $46,603 | $22,883 | $24,000 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Grad rate: 40.3% |
-$113,482 | $42,590 | $22,883 | $25,000 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Natural Resources Conservation and Research.
Grad rate: 40.3% |
-$124,972 | $40,328 | $22,883 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Grad rate: 40.3% |
-$137,183 | $41,393 | $22,883 | $24,823 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 40.3% |
-$182,071 | $39,226 | $22,883 | $25,970 | Full ROI → |
| 11 |
Communication and Media Studies.
Grad rate: 40.3% |
-$235,990 | $36,332 | $22,883 | $23,036 | Full ROI → |
| 12 |
Health and Physical Education/Fitness.
Grad rate: 40.3% |
-$237,357 | $36,457 | $22,883 | $25,900 | Full ROI → |
| 13 |
History.
Grad rate: 40.3% |
-$243,112 | $34,421 | $22,883 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 14 |
Psychology, General.
Grad rate: 40.3% |
-$260,986 | $35,326 | $22,883 | $26,648 | Full ROI → |
| 15 |
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.
Grad rate: 40.3% |
-$327,572 | $30,198 | $22,883 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 16 |
Biology, General.
Grad rate: 40.3% |
-$331,206 | $31,891 | $22,883 | $27,774 | Full ROI → |
| 17 |
English Language and Literature, General.
Grad rate: 40.3% |
-$346,188 | $30,780 | $22,883 | $22,412 | Full ROI → |
| 18 |
Design and Applied Arts.
Grad rate: 40.3% |
-$437,442 | $26,527 | $22,883 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 19 |
Fine and Studio Arts.
Grad rate: 40.3% |
-$634,392 | $14,857 | $22,883 | $0 | Full ROI → |
How ROI is calculated
20-Year Net ROI = Gross Earnings (salary × 20) − Total Degree Cost − Debt Payoff (×1.35) − Baseline Opportunity Cost ($42,000 × 20). Data from the U.S. College Scorecard.