University of the Pacific has one of the fastest returns on investment for low- and moderate-income students among private schools in California, according to a new study.

The first-of-its-kind report from College Futures Foundation analyzed how long it takes undergraduate students from nearly 300 institutions in California to recoup their out-of-pocket costs.

Low- to moderate-income students at Pacific—students whose families earn less than $75,000 annually—can recoup their educational costs in just one year, according to the data.

“This report highlights the value of a Pacific education,” said President Christopher Callahan. “Students from any background can come here and quickly be successful. A huge part of their success is thanks to our faculty who have created an environment where students feel supported and can take advantage of hands-on learning opportunities.”

Among California’s private four-year universities, only Stanford, Cal Tech, USC, Pomona, Claremont McKenna, Soka and Pitzer had a quicker return on investment. Among West Coast Conference schools based in California, Pacific graduates were able to recoup their investment in the shortest amount of time.

The report looked at how much money students spent out-of-pocket on education expenses and used information from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard to assess earnings outcomes 10 years after a student first enrolled in an institution.

Low- to moderate-income graduates from Pacific have median earnings of more than $77,000 per year 10 years after first enrolling. Those students pay an average of $12,500 per year after scholarships and grants.

“We recognize higher education is a big investment for students and families and are committed to ensuring their time here is successful,” said Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs Gretchen Edwalds-Gilbert. “Along with robust academic resources, we strongly support undergraduate research at Pacific, which is an important tool for student success and retention.”

Pacific was also recently rated one of the best colleges in America by Money magazine, earning 4.5 out of five stars.

The first and oldest university in California, Pacific has nine schools and colleges with more than 80 undergraduate programs and nearly 60 graduate programs across its three campuses in Sacramento, San Francisco and Stockton.