Accounting and Related Services at California State University-San Marcos
San Marcos, CA · Bachelor's Degree
California State University-San Marcos graduates in accounting and related services earn 13% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 24% of one year’s pay at that point.
How California State University-San Marcos Compares for Accounting and Related Services
All 796 colleges reporting accounting and related services earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Georgetown University Washington, DC | $141,931 | $124,368 | #3 | $89,564 |
| 2 | Bucknell University Lewisburg, PA | $130,990 | $133,218 | #1 | $75,776 |
| 3 | Santa Clara University Santa Clara, CA | $130,087 | $118,371 | #6 | $78,417 |
| 4 | Boston College Chestnut Hill, MA | $126,461 | $111,362 | #9 | $75,512 |
| 5 | Lehigh University Bethlehem, PA | $125,874 | $128,015 | #2 | $77,026 |
| 6 | University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | $121,101 | $110,194 | #10 | $73,903 |
| 7 | Villanova University Villanova, PA | $120,207 | $122,252 | #5 | $77,966 |
| 8 | American University Washington, DC | $119,020 | $104,292 | #24 | — |
| 9 | Washington and Lee University Lexington, VA | $118,946 | $108,311 | #13 | $81,625 |
| 10 | Fordham University Bronx, NY | $117,024 | $111,383 | #8 | $76,473 |
| … | |||||
| 155 | John Carroll University University Heights, OH | $86,546 | $92,358 | #102 | $62,145 |
| 156 | University of South Carolina-Columbia Columbia, SC | $86,507 | $95,923 | #77 | $59,283 |
| 157 | Suffolk University Boston, MA | $86,396 | $76,081 | #368 | $59,704 |
| 158 | California State University-San Marcos San Marcos, CA | $86,318 | $78,544 | #312 | $63,366 |
| 159 | Hope College Holland, MI | $86,253 | $90,944 | #113 | $61,120 |
| 160 | Auburn University Auburn, AL | $86,222 | $97,869 | #53 | $60,381 |
| 161 | Duquesne University Pittsburgh, PA | $86,169 | $87,635 | #162 | $60,666 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do California State University-San Marcos accounting and related services graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $63,366 one year after graduating and $86,318 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does California State University-San Marcos rank for accounting and related services?
Among 796 colleges reporting earnings for accounting and related services graduates, California State University-San Marcos ranks #158 by median pay four years after graduation, and #312 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is accounting and related services at California State University-San Marcos worth it?
Its graduates earn 13% more than the national median for accounting and related services ($76,194), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,452.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.