Best Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General 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
-$152,234
Across California programs
Average Annual Cost
$21,449
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
California State University-Sacramento
Grad rate: 55.1% |
-$82,201 | $43,385 | $22,714 | $14,108 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
San Francisco State University
Grad rate: 52.2% |
-$120,768 | $42,175 | $25,258 | $17,212 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
California State University-Fresno
Grad rate: 55.5% |
-$143,100 | $38,575 | $18,650 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
California State University-Long Beach
Grad rate: 71.3% |
-$207,343 | $36,566 | $20,310 | $12,906 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
California State University-Northridge
Grad rate: 56.1% |
-$207,758 | $36,823 | $20,317 | $17,000 | 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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