Colleges in Santa Maria, CA
Colleges in and around Santa Maria, ranked by return on investment.
| # | College | Type | 5-yr earnings | Net price | Median debt | 10-yr ROI | DR Rating | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Allan Hancock College Santa Maria, CA | Public | $73,851 | $5,383 | — | +2,580% | Strong return | |
| 2 | San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria Santa Maria, CA | For-profit | $32,588 | $26,983 | $10,674 | -315% | Poor return | |
| 3 | CET-Santa Maria Santa Maria, CA | Private | $32,178 | $5,446 | $7,041 | -1,700% | Poor return | |
| 4 | Carrington College-Santa Maria Santa Maria, CA | For-profit | — | — | $11,537 | — | 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.