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.
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.