Best Master's Degree Programs at Colorado School of Mines by ROI
Every Master's Degree major at Colorado School of Mines 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
Programs Analyzed
6
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$872,234
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$38,556
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Economics.
Grad rate: 80.5% |
+$1,313,568 | $111,534 | $38,556 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Engineering-Related Fields.
Grad rate: 80.5% |
+$967,308 | $94,221 | $38,556 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Geological/Geophysical Engineering.
Grad rate: 80.5% |
+$890,568 | $90,384 | $38,556 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Mechanical Engineering.
Grad rate: 80.5% |
+$768,008 | $84,256 | $38,556 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences.
Grad rate: 80.5% |
+$725,568 | $82,134 | $38,556 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Civil Engineering.
Grad rate: 80.5% |
+$568,388 | $74,275 | $38,556 | $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.