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ROI Explorer
Compare return on investment across California colleges and cities.
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| College | Field | City | ROI Score (Early (1yr)) | Gross Salary (USD) | Payback | Tuition (USD) | Grad Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of California-San Diego | Computer Science | 36.2 | $84,241 | 2 yrs | $34,916/yr | 86.8% | ||
| University of California-Berkeley | Computer Science | 35.9 | $84,241 | 3 yrs | $37,747/yr | 92.9% | ||
| Stanford University | Computer Science | 34.8 | $84,241 | 3 yrs | $38,660/yr | 92.4% | ||
| University of California-Irvine | Computer Science | 31.5 | $84,241 | 3 yrs | $39,903/yr | 86.4% | ||
| University of California-Los Angeles | Computer and Information Sciences, General | 31.0 | $72,942 | 3 yrs | $35,134/yr | 92.6% | ||
| California Institute of Technology | Computer Science | 30.3 | $84,241 | 3 yrs | $45,010/yr | 93.8% | ||
| University of California-Riverside | Computer Science | 27.7 | $84,241 | 3 yrs | $40,051/yr | 76.3% | ||
| University of California-Santa Barbara | Computer Science | 27.2 | $84,241 | 3 yrs | $45,105/yr | 84.3% | ||
| University of California-Irvine | Computer and Information Sciences, General | 25.4 | $72,942 | 3 yrs | $39,903/yr | 86.4% | ||
| University of California-Davis | Computer and Information Sciences, General | 24.3 | $72,942 | 4 yrs | $41,275/yr | 85.4% | ||
| University of California-Santa Cruz | Computer Science | 21.8 | $84,241 | 3 yrs | $50,092/yr | 74.8% | ||
| University of California-San Diego | Computer and Information Sciences, General | 20.3 | $58,623 | 4 yrs | $34,916/yr | 86.8% | ||
| California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo | Computer Science | 19.7 | $68,710 | 4 yrs | $46,662/yr | 85.7% | ||
| San Diego State University | Computer Science | 19.2 | $68,710 | 4 yrs | $43,019/yr | 77.3% | ||
| University of California-San Diego | Mathematics and Computer Science | 18.8 | $56,141 | 5 yrs | $34,916/yr | 86.8% | ||
| San Diego State University | Mathematics and Computer Science | 17.6 | $65,282 | 4 yrs | $43,019/yr | 77.3% | ||
| California State University-Chico | Computer Science | 16.7 | $68,710 | 4 yrs | $40,544/yr | 63.2% | ||
| University of California-Irvine | Mathematics and Computer Science | 16.4 | $56,141 | 5 yrs | $39,903/yr | 86.4% | ||
| San Francisco State University | Computer Science | 15.6 | $68,710 | 3 yrs | $34,378/yr | 50.3% | ||
| Pomona College | Computer Science | 15.0 | $60,764 | 6 yrs | $53,998/yr | 93.2% | ||
| University of Southern California | Computer Science | 14.6 | $84,241 | 6 yrs | $91,672/yr | 91.9% | ||
| California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo | Computer and Information Sciences, General | 14.2 | $56,858 | 6 yrs | $46,662/yr | 85.7% | ||
| California State University-Chico | Computer and Information Sciences, General | 12.7 | $58,623 | 5 yrs | $40,544/yr | 63.2% | ||
| California State University-Chico | Mathematics and Computer Science | 11.8 | $56,141 | 5 yrs | $40,544/yr | 63.2% | ||
| University of California-Berkeley | Computer and Information Sciences, General | 10.9 | $43,600 | 8 yrs | $37,747/yr | 92.9% | ||
| Harvey Mudd College | Computer Science | 9.5 | $67,298 | 10 yrs | $100,587/yr | 92.8% | ||
| California Lutheran University | Computer Science | 9.1 | $68,710 | 8 yrs | $84,305/yr | 71.6% | ||
| University of Southern California | Computer and Information Sciences, General | 8.2 | $58,623 | 11 yrs | $91,672/yr | 91.9% | ||
| Harvey Mudd College | Mathematics and Computer Science | 7.3 | $57,602 | 13 yrs | $100,587/yr | 92.8% | ||
| Claremont McKenna College | Computer Science | 7.1 | $50,508 | 13 yrs | $80,777/yr | 93.3% | ||
| University of San Francisco | Computer Science | 6.5 | $68,710 | 11 yrs | $116,007/yr | 70.6% | ||
| Scripps College | Mathematics and Computer Science | 6.3 | $56,141 | 14 yrs | $101,623/yr | 85.1% | ||
| Chapman University | Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other | 6.2 | $65,869 | 13 yrs | $130,354/yr | 81.1% | ||
| University of San Francisco | Computer and Information Sciences, General | 6.2 | $66,515 | 11 yrs | $116,007/yr | 70.6% | ||
| University of San Diego | Computer Science | 6.0 | $50,508 | 14 yrs | $85,022/yr | 82.7% | ||
| Pitzer College | Computer Science | 5.4 | $50,508 | 16 yrs | $95,735/yr | 83.3% | ||
| Scripps College | Computer Science | 5.1 | $50,508 | 17 yrs | $101,623/yr | 85.1% | ||
| California Baptist University | Computer Science | 5.1 | $50,508 | 12 yrs | $73,598/yr | 60.8% | ||
| Santa Clara University | Computer and Information Sciences, General | 5.1 | $58,623 | 17 yrs | $140,174/yr | 88.2% | ||
| University of La Verne | Computer and Information Sciences, General | 5.0 | $43,600 | 13 yrs | $56,451/yr | 64.2% | ||
| Occidental College | Computer Science | 4.8 | $50,508 | 17 yrs | $107,136/yr | 83.0% | ||
| Santa Clara University | Mathematics and Computer Science | 4.8 | $56,141 | 19 yrs | $140,174/yr | 88.2% | ||
| San Diego State University | Computer and Information Sciences, General | 4.5 | $36,089 | 17 yrs | $43,019/yr | 77.3% | ||
| William Jessup University | Computer Science | 4.5 | $50,508 | 13 yrs | $78,574/yr | 58.1% | ||
| Sonoma State University | Computer Science | 4.4 | $36,681 | 14 yrs | $36,078/yr | 59.1% | ||
| Point Loma Nazarene University | Computer Science | 4.3 | $50,508 | 18 yrs | $108,441/yr | 75.5% | ||
| San Jose State University | Computer Science | 4.1 | $35,378 | 16 yrs | $38,528/yr | 66.8% | ||
| Westmont College | Computer and Information Sciences, General | 3.8 | $43,600 | 18 yrs | $81,348/yr | 70.2% | ||
| California Baptist University | Computer and Information Sciences, General | 3.6 | $43,600 | 17 yrs | $73,598/yr | 60.8% | ||
| University of Redlands | Computer and Information Sciences, General | 3.6 | $43,600 | 19 yrs | $84,087/yr | 69.0% |