Best Post-baccalaureate Certificate Programs at California State University-Long Beach by ROI
Every Post-baccalaureate Certificate major at California State University-Long Beach ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
2
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$754,080
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$20,310
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Curriculum and Instruction.
Grad rate: 71.3% |
+$767,330 | $81,382 | $20,310 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Public Administration.
Grad rate: 71.3% |
+$740,830 | $80,057 | $20,310 | $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.