2027 Best Best Schools in California
Best programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. The schools below stand out for the quality of their best programs.
College Factual analyzed 3 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best best schools.
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Best Schools for Best in California
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall best education in California.
Top Schools in Best
Leading the list is California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo, our #1 school for best. California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo is a very large public school located in the suburb of San Luis Obispo. Roughly 86% of students complete a degree within six years here. California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo awarded about 48 best degrees in the most recent data year. Best graduates of California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo earn a median of $52,240 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $20,654.
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California State University Fresno came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best best schools. California State University Fresno is a very large public school located in the city of Fresno. The six-year graduation rate is 57%. California State University Fresno awarded about 14 best degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, best degree recipients from California State University Fresno generally make around $45,796. Typical student debt for the program is $16,500.
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Santa Rosa Junior College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in best, landing the #3 spot this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Santa Rosa. Santa Rosa Junior College awarded about 19 best degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, best degree recipients from Santa Rosa Junior College generally make around $80,047. Students borrow a median of $14,692 to complete this degree.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 3 schools evaluated.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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