Best Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies 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
+$52,256
Across California programs
Average Annual Cost
$26,059
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield
Grad rate: 45.7% |
+$90,842 | $49,356 | $28,139 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
San Joaquin Valley College-Modesto
Grad rate: 56.6% |
+$90,334 | $49,356 | $28,393 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
San Joaquin Valley College-Ontario
Grad rate: 56.6% |
+$87,970 | $49,356 | $29,575 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia
Grad rate: 32.9% |
+$81,594 | $49,356 | $32,763 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
San Diego Miramar College
Grad rate: 43.1% |
-$89,456 | $38,670 | $11,428 | 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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