Best Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences 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
8
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$78,340
Across California programs
Average Annual Cost
$31,898
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
University of California-Davis
Grad rate: 85.7% |
+$160,052 | $58,426 | $38,067 | $12,000 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
University of California-Los Angeles
Grad rate: 92.6% |
+$101,253 | $55,461 | $36,643 | $15,848 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
California State University-Fullerton
Grad rate: 69.3% |
-$40,564 | $44,305 | $16,767 | $14,516 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
University of California-Santa Cruz
Grad rate: 75.7% |
-$112,586 | $45,383 | $38,649 | $19,000 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
California State University-Northridge
Grad rate: 56.1% |
-$145,692 | $40,199 | $20,317 | $21,040 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
San Francisco State University
Grad rate: 52.2% |
-$162,782 | $40,195 | $25,258 | $19,000 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
University of California-Santa Barbara
Grad rate: 85.5% |
-$197,454 | $40,765 | $36,776 | $19,000 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
University of California-Berkeley
Grad rate: 93.5% |
-$228,952 | $40,039 | $42,708 | $14,000 | 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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