Best Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management 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
3
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$268,871
Across California programs
Average Annual Cost
$37,882
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
University of California-Santa Cruz
Grad rate: 75.7% |
+$380,657 | $70,114 | $38,649 | $20,020 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
National University
Grad rate: 44.0% |
+$300,652 | $66,486 | $37,116 | $30,077 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
University of Phoenix-California
Grad rate: 21.4% |
+$125,306 | $51,388 | N/A | $46,262 | 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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