Best Human Resources Management and Services 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
10
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$6,363
Across California programs
Average Annual Cost
$28,476
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
San Jose State University
Grad rate: 66.2% |
+$339,720 | $64,125 | $25,695 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 | University of Massachusetts Global | +$152,018 | $57,825 | $33,365 | $22,979 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
California State University-Long Beach
Grad rate: 71.3% |
+$22,790 | $48,061 | $20,310 | $12,733 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
California State University-Dominguez Hills
Grad rate: 46.7% |
+$14,844 | $45,832 | $15,449 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Fresno Pacific University
Grad rate: 53.0% |
+$11,848 | $52,960 | $42,673 | $27,155 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
University of Phoenix-California
Grad rate: 21.4% |
-$4,254 | $45,194 | N/A | $50,470 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
California State University-Fresno
Grad rate: 55.5% |
-$36,135 | $44,986 | $18,650 | $15,745 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
California State University-San Bernardino
Grad rate: 54.5% |
-$127,467 | $39,864 | $16,910 | $12,672 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Ashford University
Grad rate: 9.3% |
-$152,191 | $43,339 | $30,866 | $41,117 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Simpson University
Grad rate: 44.3% |
-$284,804 | $38,233 | $52,366 | N/A | 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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