California Baptist University — Riverside, CA

Public Administration

at California Baptist University · Riverside, CA

Strong Value

Solid pick

The Bottom Line

↑Grads earn about $51,784/yr starting out — that's 73% more than skipping college
⏱Takes about 5.3 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

$51,784

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)$517,840

Without college$300,000

Total cost of degree$114,638

Pays for Itself In

5.3 yrs

Salary Boost

+73%

Ahead After 10 Years

$403,202

How We Scored This

Salary vs. Cost39.2/40

Do you earn enough to justify the price?

Payoff Speed20.5/25

How fast do you earn back what you spent?

Salary Boost9.7/20

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.