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California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo

CA · Public · 100% graduation rate

Best major ROI
A
ROI Score
90/100

ROI by Major

Debt and earnings data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. ROI grades compare median student debt at graduation to earnings 1 and 5 years after completion, adjusted for NCES IPEDS graduation rates.

MajorMedian DebtYear 1 EarningsYear 5 EarningsROI GradeVerdict
Computer Science$20K$95K$147KASTRONG BUY
Computer Engineering$20K$92K$129KASTRONG BUY
Mechanical Engineering$20K$92K$129KBBUY
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering$20K$92K$129KBBUY
Civil Engineering$20K$92K$129KBBUY
Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical Engineering$20K$92K$129KBBUY
Industrial Engineering$20K$92K$129KBBUY
Business Administration, Management and Operations$24K$65K$89KBBUY
Construction Management$24K$65K$89KBBUY
Architectural Sciences and Technology$24K$58K$78KCBUY
Political Science and Government$24K$58K$78KCBUY
Biology$24K$55K$74KCBUY
Animal Sciences$24K$48K$65KCCAUTION
Psychology$24K$48K$65KCCAUTION
Natural Resources Management and Policy$24K$50K$68KCCAUTION
Agricultural Business and Management$24K$48K$65KCCAUTION
Food Science and Technology$24K$48K$65KCCAUTION
Graphic Communications$24K$48K$65KCCAUTION
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$24K$45K$61KCCAUTION
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies$24K$42K$58KCCAUTION

Frequently Asked Questions

It depends on your major. The highest-ROI major at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo earns a grade of A, with median debt of $20K and year-5 earnings of $147K. Compare debt-to-earnings ratios across majors before deciding.

California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo has a 100% graduation rate. A higher graduation rate generally correlates with better student support and outcomes, which can impact your return on investment.

Median debt varies significantly by major at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo. For example, Computer Science graduates have median debt of $20K. Review the ROI by Major table above for a full breakdown.

The top-earning major is Computer Science with median year-5 earnings of $147K. We rank each major by its debt-to-earnings ROI score to help you compare options.

Related Schools & Majors

Computer Science at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, NCES IPEDS
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ROI scores are calculated by comparing median debt at graduation to median earnings 1 and 5 years after completion, weighted by graduation rate. Grades range from A (strong return) to F (poor return).