Best Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians 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
4
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$452,695
Across California programs
Average Annual Cost
$27,053
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
California State University-Chico
Grad rate: 63.9% |
+$620,887 | $79,499 | $25,590 | $19,802 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Grad rate: 66.5% |
+$558,559 | $75,446 | $22,672 | $14,572 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
California State University-Long Beach
Grad rate: 71.3% |
+$350,960 | $63,610 | $20,310 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
DeVry University-California
Grad rate: 18.2% |
+$280,374 | $67,529 | $39,643 | $53,062 | 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 Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians Degrees by State
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