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University of Colorado Boulder

CO · Public · 100% graduation rate

Best major ROI
A
ROI Score
89/100

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.

MajorMedian DebtYear 1 EarningsYear 5 EarningsROI GradeVerdict
Computer Science$21K$95K$147KASTRONG BUY
Mathematics$21K$78K$126KASTRONG BUY
Mechanical Engineering$21K$92K$129KBBUY
Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical Engineering$21K$92K$129KBBUY
Business Administration, Management and Operations$25K$65K$89KBBUY
Political Science and Government$25K$58K$78KCBUY
Economics$25K$58K$78KCBUY
Sociology$25K$58K$78KCBUY
Environmental Design$25K$58K$78KCBUY
International/Globalization Studies$25K$52K$72KCBUY
Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences$25K$55K$74KCCAUTION
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology$25K$55K$74KCCAUTION
Neurobiology and Neurosciences$25K$55K$74KCCAUTION
Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences$25K$55K$74KCCAUTION
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication$25K$52K$69KCCAUTION
Natural Resources Conservation and Research$25K$50K$68KCCAUTION
Communication and Media Studies$25K$52K$69KCCAUTION
Psychology$25K$48K$65KCCAUTION
History$26K$50K$68KCCAUTION
English Language and Literature$26K$48K$64KCCAUTION

Frequently Asked Questions

It depends on your major. The highest-ROI major at University of Colorado Boulder 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.

University of Colorado Boulder 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 University of Colorado Boulder. For example, Computer Science graduates have median debt of $21K. Review the ROI by Major table above for a full breakdown.

The top-earning major is Computer Science with median year-5 earnings of $147K. We rank each major by its debt-to-earnings ROI score to help you compare options.

Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, NCES IPEDS
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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).