Colorado State University-Fort Collins
CO · Public · 100% graduation rate
ROI by Major
Debt and earnings data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. ROI grades compare median student debt at graduation to earnings 1 and 5 years after completion, adjusted for NCES IPEDS graduation rates.
| Major | Median Debt | Year 1 Earnings | Year 5 Earnings | ROI Grade | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $21K | $95K | $147K | A | STRONG BUY |
| Mechanical Engineering | $21K | $92K | $129K | B | BUY |
| Civil Engineering | $21K | $92K | $129K | B | BUY |
| Construction Engineering Technology | $25K | $65K | $92K | B | BUY |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $25K | $65K | $89K | B | BUY |
| Sociology | $25K | $58K | $78K | C | BUY |
| Political Science and Government | $25K | $58K | $78K | C | BUY |
| Economics | $25K | $58K | $78K | C | BUY |
| Biology | $25K | $55K | $74K | C | CAUTION |
| Zoology/Animal Biology | $25K | $55K | $74K | C | CAUTION |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology | $25K | $55K | $74K | C | CAUTION |
| Journalism | $25K | $52K | $69K | C | CAUTION |
| Communication and Media Studies | $25K | $52K | $69K | C | CAUTION |
| Psychology | $25K | $48K | $65K | C | CAUTION |
| Animal Sciences | $25K | $48K | $65K | C | CAUTION |
| History | $26K | $50K | $68K | C | CAUTION |
| English Language and Literature | $26K | $48K | $64K | C | CAUTION |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness | $25K | $42K | $58K | D | CAUTION |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences Business Services | $25K | $42K | $57K | D | CAUTION |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $26K | $42K | $57K | D | CAUTION |
Frequently Asked Questions
It depends on your major. The highest-ROI major at Colorado State University-Fort Collins earns a grade of A, with median debt of $21K and year-5 earnings of $147K. Compare debt-to-earnings ratios across majors before deciding.
Colorado State University-Fort Collins has a 100% graduation rate. A higher graduation rate generally correlates with better student support and outcomes, which can impact your return on investment.
Median debt varies significantly by major at Colorado State University-Fort Collins. For example, Computer and Information Sciences graduates have median debt of $21K. Review the ROI by Major table above for a full breakdown.
The top-earning major is Computer and Information Sciences with median year-5 earnings of $147K. We rank each major by its debt-to-earnings ROI score to help you compare options.
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ROI scores are calculated by comparing median debt at graduation to median earnings 1 and 5 years after completion, weighted by graduation rate. Grades range from A (strong return) to F (poor return).