Western Colorado University
CO · Public · 100% graduation rate
Best major ROI
A
ROI Score
84/100
ROI by Major
| Major | Median Debt | Year 1 Earnings | Year 5 Earnings | ROI Grade | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $28K | $95K | $147K | A | STRONG BUY |
| Mathematics | $28K | $78K | $126K | A | STRONG BUY |
| Chemistry | $28K | $65K | $90K | B | BUY |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | $28K | $65K | $90K | B | BUY |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $33K | $65K | $89K | C | BUY |
| Accounting and Related Services | $33K | $65K | $89K | C | BUY |
| Sociology | $33K | $58K | $78K | C | CAUTION |
| Economics | $33K | $58K | $78K | C | CAUTION |
| Political Science and Government | $33K | $58K | $78K | C | CAUTION |
| Biology | $33K | $55K | $74K | C | CAUTION |
| Communication and Media Studies | $33K | $52K | $69K | D | CAUTION |
| Psychology | $33K | $48K | $65K | D | CAUTION |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $33K | $50K | $68K | D | CAUTION |
| History | $34K | $50K | $68K | D | CAUTION |
| Romance Languages | $33K | $48K | $65K | D | CAUTION |
| English Language and Literature | $34K | $48K | $64K | D | CAUTION |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness | $33K | $42K | $58K | D | CAUTION |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | $33K | $42K | $58K | D | CAUTION |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $33K | $45K | $60K | D | CAUTION |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $34K | $42K | $57K | D | AVOID |