Best Health/Medical Preparatory Programs 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
5
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$152,129
Across California programs
Average Annual Cost
$26,060
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
City College of San Francisco
Grad rate: 38.3% |
+$629,426 | $75,172 | $17,007 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Mount Saint Mary's University
Grad rate: 56.7% |
+$391,254 | $69,098 | $64,637 | $15,875 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
El Camino Community College District
Grad rate: 35.9% |
-$51,632 | $40,756 | $13,376 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Merced College
Grad rate: 29.1% |
-$84,204 | $39,062 | $12,722 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Merritt College
Grad rate: 20.9% |
-$124,198 | $38,046 | $22,559 | N/A | 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.
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