Best Certificate Programs at University of Colorado Boulder by ROI

Every Certificate major at University of Colorado Boulder ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Certificate Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree Doctoral Degree

Programs Analyzed

10

Majors with salary data

Average 20-Yr Net ROI

+$267,532

Across all programs

Average Annual Cost

$33,466

Cost of attendance

# Major 20-Yr Net ROI Median Salary Annual Cost Avg Debt
1 Computer Science.

Grad rate: 74.9%

+$966,234 $91,985 $33,466 $0 Full ROI →
2 Political Science and Government.

Grad rate: 74.9%

+$533,934 $70,370 $33,466 $0 Full ROI →
3 Business Administration, Management and Operations.

Grad rate: 74.9%

+$523,514 $69,849 $33,466 $0 Full ROI →
4 Psychology, General.

Grad rate: 74.9%

+$370,434 $62,195 $33,466 $0 Full ROI →
5 Communication and Media Studies.

Grad rate: 74.9%

+$299,114 $58,629 $33,466 $0 Full ROI →
6 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.

Grad rate: 74.9%

+$118,014 $49,574 $33,466 $0 Full ROI →
7 Sociology.

Grad rate: 74.9%

+$60,674 $46,707 $33,466 $0 Full ROI →
8 Neurobiology and Neurosciences.

Grad rate: 74.9%

+$34,734 $45,410 $33,466 $0 Full ROI →
9 Fine and Studio Arts.

Grad rate: 74.9%

-$61,686 $40,589 $33,466 $0 Full ROI →
10 Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies.

Grad rate: 74.9%

-$169,646 $35,191 $33,466 $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.