Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology at California State University-San Marcos
San Marcos, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 36 graduates a year
California State University-San Marcos graduates in biochemistry, biophysics and molecular biology earn 0% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 32% of one year’s pay at that point.
How California State University-San Marcos Compares for Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology
All 110 colleges reporting biochemistry, biophysics and molecular biology 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 | University of California-Santa Barbara Santa Barbara, CA | $90,694 | $82,526 | #4 | $49,100 |
| 2 | Northeastern University Boston, MA | $90,612 | $79,793 | #8 | $63,781 |
| 3 | University of California-Santa Cruz Santa Cruz, CA | $88,305 | $80,352 | #6 | $40,320 |
| 4 | University of New Hampshire-Main Campus Durham, NH | $87,075 | $80,205 | #7 | $47,236 |
| 5 | University of Massachusetts-Boston Boston, MA | $85,296 | $75,112 | #16 | $50,352 |
| 6 | University of San Diego San Diego, CA | $83,380 | $75,870 | #14 | $48,728 |
| 7 | University of Kansas Lawrence, KS | $81,568 | $84,681 | #1 | $41,487 |
| 8 | Montclair State University Montclair, NJ | $81,519 | $71,548 | #24 | $41,068 |
| 9 | University of Vermont Burlington, VT | $80,593 | $82,776 | #3 | $36,680 |
| 10 | University of Maryland-College Park College Park, MD | $80,470 | $70,622 | #30 | $48,721 |
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| 51 | California State University-Sacramento Sacramento, CA | $66,885 | $60,861 | #77 | $46,689 |
| 52 | University of Arizona Tucson, AZ | $66,862 | $68,702 | #34 | $35,607 |
| 53 | University of Missouri-St Louis Saint Louis, MO | $66,483 | $71,284 | #25 | $49,509 |
| 54 | California State University-San Marcos San Marcos, CA | $65,479 | $59,582 | #82 | $57,682 |
| 55 | Kansas State University Manhattan, KS | $65,122 | $67,607 | #39 | $29,651 |
| 56 | University of Iowa Iowa City, IA | $65,072 | $68,448 | #36 | $29,991 |
| 57 | Texas State University San Marcos, TX | $64,830 | $65,913 | #50 | $44,824 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do California State University-San Marcos biochemistry, biophysics and molecular biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $57,682 one year after graduating and $65,479 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does California State University-San Marcos rank for biochemistry, biophysics and molecular biology?
Among 110 colleges reporting earnings for biochemistry, biophysics and molecular biology graduates, California State University-San Marcos ranks #54 by median pay four years after graduation, and #82 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biochemistry, biophysics and molecular biology at California State University-San Marcos worth it?
Its graduates earn 0% more than the national median for biochemistry, biophysics and molecular biology ($65,466), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,983.
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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.