Best Doctoral Degree Programs at University of Colorado Boulder by ROI

Every Doctoral Degree 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

4

Majors with salary data

Average 20-Yr Net ROI

+$609,926

Across all programs

Average Annual Cost

$33,466

Cost of attendance

# Major 20-Yr Net ROI Median Salary Annual Cost Avg Debt
1 Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering.

Grad rate: 74.9%

+$1,393,596 $118,373 $33,466 $0 Full ROI →
2 Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.

Grad rate: 74.9%

+$726,916 $85,039 $33,466 $0 Full ROI →
3 Education, General.

Grad rate: 74.9%

+$371,336 $67,260 $33,466 $0 Full ROI →
4 Music.

Grad rate: 74.9%

-$52,144 $46,086 $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.