California Baptist University — Riverside, CA

Mechanical Engineering

at California Baptist University · Riverside, CA

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The Bottom Line

↑Grads earn about $66,920/yr starting out — that's 123% more than skipping college
⏱Takes about 3.1 years to earn back what you spent
$Students on financial aid pay about $26,285/yr after grants & scholarships (varies by family income) — $114,638 total with loan interest

Listed Price

$54,038/yr

Starting Salary

$66,920

Finish Rate

61.9%

$54,038/yr

Full sticker price — tuition, housing, and fees before any aid

Students on financial aid pay $26,285/yr after grants & scholarships (saves $27,753/yr)

4 Years Total

$216,152

Typical Debt

$26,063

Interest You'd Owe

+$9,498

What You'd Really Pay

$114,638

That's about $296/month for 10 years after you graduate

You'd earn (with degree)$669,200

Without college$300,000

Total cost of degree$114,638

Pays for Itself In

3.1 yrs

Salary Boost

+123%

Ahead After 10 Years

$554,562

How We Scored This

Salary vs. Cost40/40

Do you earn enough to justify the price?

Payoff Speed23.5/25

How fast do you earn back what you spent?

Salary Boost16.4/20

How much more than skipping college?

Graduation Rate9.3/15

Will you actually finish?

Data from the U.S. Department of Education. Salaries are what recent grads typically earn — yours could be higher or lower.

Costs can change. These numbers don't adjust for where you live, and only cover students who used federal financial aid. Not financial advice.