Best Doctoral Degree Programs at Colorado State University-Fort Collins by ROI

Every Doctoral Degree major at Colorado State University-Fort Collins ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree Doctoral Degree

Programs Analyzed

2

Majors with salary data

Average 20-Yr Net ROI

+$610,846

Across all programs

Average Annual Cost

$29,696

Cost of attendance

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

Grad rate: 66.8%

+$840,356 $89,957 $29,696 $0 Full ROI →
2 Educational Administration and Supervision.

Grad rate: 66.8%

+$381,336 $67,006 $29,696 $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.