Best Master's Degree Programs at University of Colorado Boulder by ROI
Every Master's 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.
Programs Analyzed
15
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$585,162
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$33,466
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Engineering, General.
Grad rate: 74.9% |
+$1,513,728 | $121,033 | $33,466 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering.
Grad rate: 74.9% |
+$1,397,928 | $115,243 | $33,466 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Computer Science.
Grad rate: 74.9% |
+$1,262,228 | $108,458 | $33,466 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering.
Grad rate: 74.9% |
+$1,050,268 | $97,860 | $33,466 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Mechanical Engineering.
Grad rate: 74.9% |
+$938,508 | $92,272 | $33,466 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 74.9% |
+$838,228 | $87,258 | $33,466 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Law.
Grad rate: 74.9% |
+$621,708 | $76,432 | $33,466 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Accounting and Related Services.
Grad rate: 74.9% |
+$598,488 | $75,271 | $33,466 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Civil Engineering.
Grad rate: 74.9% |
+$533,468 | $72,020 | $33,466 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education.
Grad rate: 74.9% |
+$266,868 | $58,690 | $33,466 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 11 |
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.
Grad rate: 74.9% |
+$153,268 | $53,010 | $33,466 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 12 |
Curriculum and Instruction.
Grad rate: 74.9% |
+$105,648 | $50,629 | $33,466 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 13 |
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services.
Grad rate: 74.9% |
-$114,692 | $39,612 | $33,466 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 14 |
Music.
Grad rate: 74.9% |
-$187,992 | $35,947 | $33,466 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 15 |
Fine and Studio Arts.
Grad rate: 74.9% |
-$200,212 | $35,336 | $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.