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California State University-Channel Islands

CA · Public · 100% graduation rate

Best major ROI
A
ROI Score
88/100

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$23K$95K$147KASTRONG BUY
Computer and Information Sciences$23K$95K$147KASTRONG BUY
Mathematics$23K$78K$126KASTRONG BUY
Chemistry$23K$65K$90KBBUY
Business Administration, Management and Operations$27K$65K$89KBBUY
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences$30K$62K$86KBBUY
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$30K$62K$86KBBUY
Sociology$27K$58K$78KCBUY
Political Science and Government$27K$58K$78KCBUY
Biology$27K$55K$74KCCAUTION
Communication and Media Studies$27K$52K$69KCCAUTION
Psychology$27K$48K$65KCCAUTION
Natural Resources Conservation and Research$27K$50K$68KCCAUTION
History$29K$50K$68KCCAUTION
Romance Languages$27K$48K$65KCCAUTION
English Language and Literature$29K$48K$64KDCAUTION
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$27K$45K$61KDCAUTION
Education, Other$27K$45K$60KDCAUTION
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies$27K$45K$60KDCAUTION
Fine and Studio Arts$29K$42K$57KDCAUTION

Frequently Asked Questions

It depends on your major. The highest-ROI major at California State University-Channel Islands earns a grade of A, with median debt of $23K and year-5 earnings of $147K. Compare debt-to-earnings ratios across majors before deciding.

California State University-Channel Islands 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 State University-Channel Islands. For example, Computer Science graduates have median debt of $23K. 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.

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).