Colorado ROI Summary
Aggregated analysis of return on investment across 80 institutions in Colorado.
Colorado - State Aggregate
Institution Statistics
Financial ROI
| Level | Institutions | NPV (Zero Cost) Pos / Neg | NPV (Med Cost) Pos / Neg | NPV (Full Cost) Pos / Neg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate→ | 40 | 32% n=37 | 19% n=37 | 16% n=37 |
| Associate→ | 7 | 43% n=7 | 43% n=7 | 43% n=7 |
| Bachelor→ | 24 | 71% n=21 | 38% n=21 | 24% n=21 |
| Master's→ | 4 | n=0 | n=0 | n=0 |
| Doctoral→ | 1 | n=0 | n=0 | n=0 |
| Total | 76 | 46% n=65 | 28% n=65 | 22% n=65 |
Student Outcomes
| Level | Institutions | Grad Earnings >HS / ≤HS | Social ROI Pos / Neg | Pell ROI Pos / Neg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate→ | 40 | 62% n=37 | 24% n=37 | 14% n=37 |
| Associate→ | 7 | 100% n=7 | 43% n=7 | 43% n=7 |
| Bachelor→ | 24 | 96% n=23 | 52% n=21 | 14% n=21 |
| Master's→ | 4 | n=0 | n=0 | n=0 |
| Doctoral→ | 1 | n=0 | n=0 | n=0 |
| Total | 76 | 78% n=67 | 35% n=65 | 17% n=65 |
Student Statistics
Financial ROI
| Level | Students | NPV (Zero Cost) Pos / Neg | NPV (Med Cost) Pos / Neg | NPV (Full Cost) Pos / Neg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate→ | 63,424 | 49% n=63,269 | 27% n=63,269 | 25% n=63,269 |
| Associate→ | 13,279 | 31% n=13,279 | 31% n=13,279 | 31% n=13,279 |
| Bachelor→ | 227,933 | 95% n=226,514 | 60% n=226,514 | 36% n=226,514 |
| Master's→ | 1,134 | n=0 | n=0 | n=0 |
| Doctoral→ | 1,903 | n=0 | n=0 | n=0 |
| Total | 307,673 | 83% n=303,062 | 52% n=303,062 | 33% n=303,062 |
Student Outcomes
| Level | Students | Grad Earnings >HS / ≤HS | Social ROI Pos / Neg | Pell ROI Pos / Neg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate→ | 63,424 | 96% n=63,279 | 36% n=63,269 | 17% n=63,269 |
| Associate→ | 13,279 | 100% n=13,279 | 31% n=13,279 | 31% n=13,279 |
| Bachelor→ | 227,933 | 100% n=227,609 | 85% n=226,514 | 17% n=226,514 |
| Master's→ | 1,134 | n=0 | n=0 | n=0 |
| Doctoral→ | 1,903 | n=0 | n=0 | n=0 |
| Total | 307,673 | 99% n=304,167 | 73% n=303,062 | 17% n=303,062 |
Visualization Key
The Donut Chart shows the visual breakdown of positive vs negative results.
Green = Positive %
Red = Negative %
Credential Classification & Durations
Institutions are grouped into rows by their predominant degree level. However, the ROI calculations for each school reflect its actual highest degree awarded. If a predominantly Certificate-awarding school offers Associate degrees, or a predominantly Associate-awarding school offers Bachelor's degrees, the metrics correctly reflect those longer program durations.