Best Health and Physical Education/Fitness 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
7
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$132,078
Across California programs
Average Annual Cost
$38,092
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
California State University-Long Beach
Grad rate: 71.3% |
+$312,620 | $59,662 | $20,310 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
University of San Francisco
Grad rate: 72.8% |
+$223,818 | $60,833 | $76,421 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Concordia University-Irvine
Grad rate: 62.8% |
+$203,800 | $57,840 | $56,500 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
California State University-Fullerton
Grad rate: 69.3% |
+$99,086 | $48,631 | $16,767 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
California State University-Fresno
Grad rate: 55.5% |
+$92,240 | $48,477 | $18,650 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
California Baptist University
Grad rate: 61.2% |
+$15,764 | $48,029 | $52,408 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
California State University-Chico
Grad rate: 63.9% |
-$22,780 | $43,420 | $25,590 | 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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