Best Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection 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
9
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$454,242
Across California programs
Average Annual Cost
$22,608
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
CET-Santa Maria
Grad rate: 41.6% |
-$450,817 | $20,852 | $19,184 | $6,425 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
CET-Oxnard
Grad rate: 60.0% |
-$451,926 | $20,852 | $20,293 | $6,425 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
CET-Watsonville
Grad rate: 69.3% |
-$452,071 | $20,852 | $20,438 | $6,425 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
CET-San Jose
Grad rate: 65.4% |
-$452,750 | $20,852 | $21,117 | $6,425 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
CET-Coachella
Grad rate: 71.1% |
-$453,591 | $20,852 | $21,958 | $6,425 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
CET-Colton
Grad rate: 60.6% |
-$453,995 | $20,852 | $22,362 | $6,425 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
CET-Soledad
Grad rate: 85.2% |
-$455,334 | $20,852 | $23,701 | $6,425 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
CET-San Diego
Grad rate: 82.6% |
-$456,603 | $20,852 | $24,970 | $6,425 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
CET-El Centro
Grad rate: 85.8% |
-$461,088 | $20,852 | $29,455 | $6,425 | 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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