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.
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.