Best Bachelor's Degree Programs at California Lutheran University by ROI
Every Bachelor's Degree major at California Lutheran University ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
11
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$139,952
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$63,768
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Computer Science.
Grad rate: 73.6% |
+$339,883 | $73,469 | $63,768 | $25,500 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Accounting and Related Services.
Grad rate: 73.6% |
+$134,479 | $62,953 | $63,768 | $21,858 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 73.6% |
+$6,340 | $56,640 | $63,768 | $23,250 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other.
Grad rate: 73.6% |
-$68,192 | $52,964 | $63,768 | $24,000 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Grad rate: 73.6% |
-$68,812 | $52,663 | $63,768 | $20,000 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Political Science and Government.
Grad rate: 73.6% |
-$155,730 | $48,393 | $63,768 | $21,125 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Biology, General.
Grad rate: 73.6% |
-$205,410 | $46,168 | $63,768 | $24,962 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Communication and Media Studies.
Grad rate: 73.6% |
-$300,532 | $41,205 | $63,768 | $21,897 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 73.6% |
-$333,452 | $39,559 | $63,768 | $21,897 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Health and Physical Education/Fitness.
Grad rate: 73.6% |
-$399,542 | $36,464 | $63,768 | $25,000 | Full ROI → |
| 11 |
Psychology, General.
Grad rate: 73.6% |
-$488,502 | $32,016 | $63,768 | $25,000 | Full ROI → |
How ROI is calculated
20-Year Net ROI = Gross Earnings (salary × 20) − Total Degree Cost − Debt Payoff (×1.35) − Baseline Opportunity Cost ($42,000 × 20). Data from the U.S. College Scorecard.