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California State University-Los Angeles

CA · Public · 100% graduation rate

Best major ROI
A
ROI Score
87/100

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$24K$95K$147KASTRONG BUY
Computer and Information Sciences$24K$95K$147KASTRONG BUY
Mechanical Engineering$24K$92K$129KBBUY
Business Administration, Management and Operations$28K$65K$89KBBUY
Public Health$31K$62K$86KBBUY
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$31K$62K$86KBBUY
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services$31K$62K$86KBBUY
Sociology$28K$58K$78KCCAUTION
Political Science and Government$28K$58K$78KCCAUTION
Biology$28K$55K$74KCCAUTION
Communication and Media Studies$28K$52K$69KCCAUTION
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication$28K$52K$69KCCAUTION
Psychology$28K$48K$65KCCAUTION
Criminal Justice and Corrections$28K$50K$67KCCAUTION
English Language and Literature$30K$48K$64KDCAUTION
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$28K$45K$61KDCAUTION
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$28K$45K$60KDCAUTION
Health and Physical Education/Fitness$28K$42K$58KDCAUTION
Social Work$28K$42K$57KDCAUTION
Fine and Studio Arts$30K$42K$57KDCAUTION

Frequently Asked Questions

It depends on your major. The highest-ROI major at California State University-Los Angeles earns a grade of A, with median debt of $24K and year-5 earnings of $147K. Compare debt-to-earnings ratios across majors before deciding.

California State University-Los Angeles 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-Los Angeles. For example, Computer Science graduates have median debt of $24K. 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).