College ROI for Students in San Benito County, CA

Is college worth it in San Benito County? Here's the financial analysis.

Public In-State/yr

$33,424

Public Out-of-State/yr

$58,734

Private/yr

$83,882

Payback Period

2 yrs

ROI Comparison

4-Year Public University

Total Cost (4 yrs)$133,696
Annual Earnings Premium$67,893
Payback Period2 years

20-Year Net Return$1,224,164

4-Year Private University

Total Cost (4 yrs)$335,528
Annual Earnings Premium$78,077
Payback Period4.3 years

20-Year Net Return$1,226,011

About San Benito County, California

San Benito County in California has a median household income of $104,451 and a population of 64,753. The college earnings premium in this region makes a public university degree pay back in approximately 2 years.

These estimates use regional cost and earnings data. Actual ROI varies enormously by major, institution, completion rate, and career path. Our Monte Carlo simulation models degree-specific outcomes, student loan scenarios, and alternative investment paths.

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Other Counties in California

County-level data from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates. Additional sources: NCES IPEDS, College Scorecard, Bureau of Labor Statistics. Estimates based on regional data. This is not financial advice.