Best Biomedical/Medical Engineering 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
+$1,145,900
Across California programs
Average Annual Cost
$35,650
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
University of California-San Diego
Grad rate: 87.7% |
+$1,643,940 | $131,462 | $36,325 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
University of California-Riverside
Grad rate: 76.3% |
+$647,860 | $81,388 | $34,975 | 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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