Best Dental Support Services and Allied Professions 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
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Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$428,756
Across California programs
Average Annual Cost
$60,638
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Loma Linda University | +$554,510 | $71,413 | N/A | $25,000 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
West Coast University-Orange County
Grad rate: 61.1% |
+$439,523 | $74,135 | $38,599 | $36,134 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
University of Southern California
Grad rate: 92.2% |
+$361,620 | $79,126 | $84,678 | $31,250 | Full ROI → |
| 4 | West Coast University-Los Angeles | +$359,371 | $74,135 | $58,637 | $36,134 | 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 Dental Support Services and Allied Professions Degrees by State
Browse Dental Support Services and Allied Professions programs ranked by 20-year ROI in every state that offers this degree.