Best Industrial Production 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
2
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$204,693
Across California programs
Average Annual Cost
$17,901
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
California State University-Los Angeles
Grad rate: 52.0% |
+$207,385 | $56,872 | $17,153 | $15,883 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
California State University-Fresno
Grad rate: 55.5% |
+$202,000 | $56,540 | $18,650 | $10,518 | 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 Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians Degrees by State
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