California Baptist University
Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
Quick Stats
Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at California Baptist University, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 42% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 52nd percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (CA wage index 1.21). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at California Baptist University
Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
| Major | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | vs. national | Rank (pay) | Rank (wage-adj.) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $92,441 | $108,157 | +22% | #80 of 966 | #179 | $33,323 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $72,224 | $105,046 | +14% | #18 of 318 | #107 | $27,000 |
| Computer Engineering | $75,087 | $96,506 | -11% | #143 of 189 | #169 | $26,800 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $55,001 | $93,038 | +1% | #167 of 459 | #258 | — |
| Civil Engineering | $73,497 | $90,251 | +4% | #54 of 233 | #174 | $27,000 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $57,485 | $81,150 | +7% | #238 of 796 | #422 | $31,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $64,987 | $80,632 | +18% | #135 of 1176 | #286 | $38,697 |
| Public Health | $46,263 | $77,329 | +31% | #12 of 215 | #27 | $33,375 |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences | $31,146 | $76,789 | +24% | #5 of 64 | #13 | $21,250 |
| Public Administration | $68,682 | $75,949 | +17% | #6 of 47 | #14 | $36,707 |
| Air Transportation | $48,989 | $72,629 | -15% | #44 of 52 | #48 | — |
| Business/Commerce | $51,146 | $68,936 | +1% | #82 of 271 | #190 | $27,000 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $38,559 | $67,621 | +15% | #26 of 215 | #89 | $25,625 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $35,960 | $65,603 | +18% | #59 of 660 | #169 | $26,000 |
| Political Science and Government | $27,624 | $64,605 | +2% | #212 of 565 | #341 | $25,000 |
| Psychology | $33,043 | $61,103 | +21% | #84 of 1027 | #203 | $26,000 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $42,300 | $60,883 | +8% | #153 of 660 | #300 | $25,000 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $35,328 | $60,816 | +11% | #108 of 610 | #275 | $26,490 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | $31,550 | $59,801 | -2% | #77 of 156 | #109 | $26,375 |
| Journalism | $26,026 | $58,821 | +5% | #63 of 187 | #110 | $26,000 |
| English Language and Literature | $26,123 | $56,656 | +17% | #104 of 576 | #177 | $21,500 |
| Marketing | $41,108 | $56,350 | -19% | #445 of 516 | #498 | $27,000 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $33,793 | $55,968 | +5% | #158 of 476 | #299 | $28,312 |
| History | — | $54,239 | +7% | #148 of 459 | #272 | $20,000 |
| Sociology | $30,430 | $54,060 | +3% | #190 of 462 | #305 | $26,457 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | $32,782 | $52,904 | -17% | #154 of 178 | #170 | $23,000 |
| Biology | $29,214 | $52,118 | -9% | #624 of 841 | #772 | $25,500 |
| Graphic Communications | — | $51,834 | +20% | #16 of 59 | #21 | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | — | $51,070 | -13% | #226 of 275 | #258 | $26,750 |
| Behavioral Sciences | — | $48,922 | +1% | #8 of 20 | #14 | $25,000 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $28,669 | $47,494 | -8% | #204 of 299 | #252 | $26,000 |
| Religion/Religious Studies | $29,582 | $47,121 | +14% | #24 of 45 | #29 | $24,474 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $29,717 | $41,749 | -12% | #605 of 680 | #674 | $28,160 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | — | $40,432 | +2% | #117 of 255 | #188 | — |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | $25,031 | — | — | — | — | $26,000 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
The California Baptist University Town Property Report
- Avg home value near campus: $608,224
- Avg rent near campus: $2,396/mo — vs ~$848/mo campus room rate
- Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 92501 (3.5% cap, Riverside)
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🏆 Where California Baptist University Ranks
Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.
Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $37,570 | $37,570 |
| Room | $7,630 | |
| Board | $6,820 | |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $55,898 | $55,898 |
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Programs & Career Paths
Top Degree Programs
Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.
Related Career Paths
Careers that graduates from California Baptist University's top programs commonly pursue.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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- Outcomes (B): Graduation and retention rates
- Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
- Resources (C): Class sizes and selectivity
- Experience (B+): Campus life and learning format
- Prestige (C): Reputation and recognition
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology