Best Educational/Instructional Media Design 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
+$719,898
Across California programs
Average Annual Cost
$39,877
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Concordia University-Irvine
Grad rate: 62.8% |
+$822,520 | $88,776 | $56,500 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
National University
Grad rate: 44.0% |
+$725,088 | $81,966 | $37,116 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
California State University-Monterey Bay
Grad rate: 62.4% |
+$612,086 | $75,206 | $26,017 | 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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