Best Religion/Religious Studies 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
-$500,905
Across California programs
Average Annual Cost
$40,004
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
California Baptist University
Grad rate: 61.2% |
-$489,611 | $29,653 | $52,408 | $24,474 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Yeshiva Ohr Elchonon Chabad West Coast Talmudical Seminary
Grad rate: 18.9% |
-$512,200 | $21,910 | $27,600 | 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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