Best Health and Physical Education/Fitness Degrees in California by ROI
Colleges in California ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment — calculated from median graduate earnings, total attendance cost, and average student debt. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs in California
4
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$304,372
Across California programs
Average Annual Cost
$12,470
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Riverside City College
Grad rate: 32.3% |
-$255,276 | $31,022 | $12,427 | $8,046 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
San Diego Mesa College
Grad rate: 33.8% |
-$260,948 | $30,249 | $12,964 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Citrus College
Grad rate: 42.8% |
-$322,124 | $27,135 | $12,412 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Mt San Antonio College
Grad rate: 39.6% |
-$379,141 | $24,714 | $12,077 | $6,865 | Full ROI → |
How ROI is calculated
20-Year Net ROI = Gross Earnings (salary × 20) − Total Degree Cost (annual cost × programme years) − Debt Payoff (avg debt × 1.35) − Baseline Opportunity Cost ($42,000 × 20 = $840,000)
A positive ROI means a degree in this field pays off relative to entering the workforce without one. Data from the U.S. College Scorecard.
Find Best Health and Physical Education/Fitness Degrees by State
Browse Health and Physical Education/Fitness programs ranked by 20-year ROI in every state that offers this degree.