Colorado State University-Fort Collins
CO · Public · 100% graduation rate
Best major ROI
A
ROI Score
89/100
ROI by Major
| 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 |