California Baptist University — Riverside, CA

Sociology

at California Baptist University · Riverside, CA

Below Average

Think twice

The Bottom Line

↑Grads earn about $35,900/yr starting out — that's 20% more than skipping college
⏱Takes about 19.4 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

$35,900

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)$359,000

Without college$300,000

Total cost of degree$114,638

Pays for Itself In

19.4 yrs

Salary Boost

+20%

Ahead After 10 Years

$244,362

How We Scored This

Salary vs. Cost23.1/40

Do you earn enough to justify the price?

Payoff Speed0.8/25

How fast do you earn back what you spent?

Salary Boost2.6/20

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.