Best Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies 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
6
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$151,959
Across California programs
Average Annual Cost
$29,132
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
San Joaquin Valley College-Trades Education Center
Grad rate: 59.3% |
+$163,790 | $51,589 | $27,990 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
San Joaquin Valley College-Fresno
Grad rate: 51.6% |
+$151,018 | $51,589 | $27,937 | $9,500 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield
Grad rate: 45.7% |
+$150,816 | $51,589 | $28,139 | $9,500 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
San Joaquin Valley College-Modesto
Grad rate: 56.6% |
+$150,562 | $51,589 | $28,393 | $9,500 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
San Joaquin Valley College-Ontario
Grad rate: 56.6% |
+$149,380 | $51,589 | $29,575 | $9,500 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia
Grad rate: 32.9% |
+$146,192 | $51,589 | $32,763 | $9,500 | 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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