Best International/Global Studies 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
+$104,267
Across California programs
Average Annual Cost
$72,533
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
University of San Francisco
Grad rate: 72.8% |
+$302,258 | $64,755 | $76,421 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Concordia University-Irvine
Grad rate: 62.8% |
+$108,100 | $53,055 | $56,500 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
University of Southern California
Grad rate: 92.2% |
-$97,556 | $45,590 | $84,678 | 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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