Ranking

Best Data Analytics Colleges in California 2026

Victor Valley College leads this ROI ranking with a A+ value grade and a 46.38 ROI score. EduGradify ranks 7 colleges here by earnings against net price.

7 California colleges offering Data Analytics, ranked by EduGradify value grade.

Schools ranked: 7
Cheapest net price: $1,947
Top earnings 10y: $89,812
Public / Private: 2 / 5

Victor Valley College

A+

Victorville, CA · Public

ROI score: 46.38
Net price: $1,947
Earnings 10y: $36,119
Acceptance: Open / not reported

University of the Pacific

Stockton, CA · Private Non-Profit

ROI score: 7.71
Net price: $25,447
Earnings 10y: $78,445
Acceptance: 71.3%

University of San Diego

San Diego, CA · Private Non-Profit

ROI score: 7.12
Net price: $30,365
Earnings 10y: $86,522
Acceptance: 52.4%

Saint Mary's College of California

Moraga, CA · Private Non-Profit

ROI score: 6.49
Net price: $30,378
Earnings 10y: $78,812
Acceptance: 86.5%

California Baptist University

Riverside, CA · Private Non-Profit

ROI score: 5.85
Net price: $26,285
Earnings 10y: $61,504
Acceptance: 84.9%

University of San Francisco

San Francisco, CA · Private Non-Profit

ROI score: 5.42
Net price: $41,431
Earnings 10y: $89,812
Acceptance: 61.7%

University of Massachusetts Global

Aliso Viejo, CA · Public

ROI score: 5.03
Net price: $32,654
Earnings 10y: $65,703
Acceptance: Open / not reported

How we picked this list

This list starts with California schools with positive Data Analytics program-share evidence, then sorts by EduGradify's school-wide ROI proxy: ten-year median earnings weighed against average net price. The set's average EduGradify ROI score is 12.00 (2 public, 5 private).

Source transparency: every figure comes from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard public data set. See our full methodology for the ROI formula, value grade rules and missing-data handling.

FAQ

Who leads this ranking?

Victor Valley College in Victorville, CA tops this ranking. EduGradify value grade is A+.

How does EduGradify pick this list?

We rank this set by roi score using the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard — see our methodology for the full formula. No paid placements, no surveys.

How many California colleges are in this list?

7 California colleges qualified for this ranking based on available federal data.

What does net price mean here?

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — not the sticker price. It is reported by each college to the U.S. Department of Education.

Can I use this ranking as a final college decision?

Use it as a shortlist, not a final decision. The ranking compares school-wide federal data; you should still confirm program fit, aid letters, graduation path, transfer policies and current costs with each college.