Best Bachelor's Degree Programs at California State University Maritime Academy by ROI

Every Bachelor's Degree major at California State University Maritime Academy ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree

Programs Analyzed

4

Majors with salary data

Average 20-Yr Net ROI

+$733,080

Across all programs

Average Annual Cost

$27,138

Cost of attendance

# Major 20-Yr Net ROI Median Salary Annual Cost Avg Debt
1 Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians.

Grad rate: 64.9%

+$1,073,633 $102,821 $27,138 $25,359 Full ROI →
2 Marine Transportation.

Grad rate: 64.9%

+$829,712 $90,732 $27,138 $26,945 Full ROI →
3 Mechanical Engineering.

Grad rate: 64.9%

+$804,626 $88,988 $27,138 $19,690 Full ROI →
4 International Relations and National Security Studies.

Grad rate: 64.9%

+$224,348 $60,400 $27,138 $26,000 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.