Best Master's Degree Programs at California College of the Arts by ROI
Every Master's Degree major at California College of the Arts 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
+$216,832
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$78,664
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management.
Grad rate: 65.7% |
+$1,122,212 | $105,977 | $78,664 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Architecture.
Grad rate: 65.7% |
+$230,432 | $61,388 | $78,664 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Fine and Studio Arts.
Grad rate: 65.7% |
-$236,828 | $38,025 | $78,664 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies.
Grad rate: 65.7% |
-$248,488 | $37,442 | $78,664 | $0 | 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.