Colleges in Oakland, CA
Colleges in and around Oakland, ranked by return on investment.
| # | College | Type | 5-yr earnings | Net price | Median debt | 10-yr ROI | DR Rating | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northeastern University Oakland Oakland, CA | Private | $98,280 | $25,181 | $24,250 | +386% | Strong return | |
| 2 | Laney College Oakland, CA | Public | $56,002 | $17,110 | — | +222% | Strong return | |
| 3 | Merritt College Oakland, CA | Public | $47,800 | $14,021 | — | 0% | Poor return | |
| 4 | Moler Barber College Oakland, CA | For-profit | $22,164 | $23,361 | $10,556 | -939% | Poor return | |
| 5 | Starr King School for the Ministry Oakland, CA | Private | — | — | — | — | Not enough data | |
| 6 | Lincoln University Oakland, CA | Private | $65,722 | — | — | — | Not enough data | |
| 7 | Reach University Oakland, CA | Private | — | $22,423 | — | — | Not enough data | |
| 8 | Samuel Merritt University Oakland, CA | Private | $148,857 | — | $20,825 | — | Not enough data | |
| 9 | Academy of Chinese Culture and Health Sciences Oakland, CA | Private | — | — | — | — | Not enough data |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. ROI is computed by Degree Return — see how. Read the methodology. Data as of 2024.