Best Zoology/Animal Biology 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
3
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$333,615
Across California programs
Average Annual Cost
$28,815
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
San Francisco State University
Grad rate: 52.2% |
-$159,182 | $39,835 | $25,258 | $11,000 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
University of California-Santa Barbara
Grad rate: 85.5% |
-$316,284 | $33,541 | $36,776 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
Grad rate: 46.1% |
-$525,379 | $22,010 | $24,412 | $20,690 | 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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