Biology at California State University-San Marcos
San Marcos, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 188 graduates a year
California State University-San Marcos graduates in biology earn 24% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 34% of one year’s pay at that point.
How California State University-San Marcos Compares for Biology
All 841 colleges reporting 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 | Carlow University Pittsburgh, PA | $134,677 | $136,968 | #1 | $36,211 |
| 2 | Providence College Providence, RI | $93,757 | $92,341 | #6 | $39,616 |
| 3 | Seton Hall University South Orange, NJ | $93,200 | $81,800 | #17 | $27,759 |
| 4 | College of the Holy Cross Worcester, MA | $92,914 | $81,821 | #16 | $43,276 |
| 5 | University of Detroit Mercy Detroit, MI | $91,888 | $96,885 | #2 | $19,882 |
| 6 | Yeshiva University New York, NY | $90,456 | $86,095 | #9 | $21,104 |
| 7 | Ohio Dominican University Columbus, OH | $90,431 | $96,503 | #3 | $38,548 |
| 8 | Marquette University Milwaukee, WI | $88,921 | $92,527 | #5 | $28,555 |
| 9 | Union College Schenectady, NY | $87,208 | $83,004 | #14 | — |
| 10 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $87,026 | $80,160 | #19 | $36,525 |
| … | |||||
| 91 | Duquesne University Pittsburgh, PA | $70,958 | $72,165 | #63 | $36,643 |
| 92 | Seton Hill University Greensburg, PA | $70,848 | $72,053 | #66 | — |
| 93 | University of New Haven West Haven, CT | $70,843 | $63,781 | #231 | $39,628 |
| 94 | California State University-San Marcos San Marcos, CA | $70,789 | $64,413 | #205 | $38,527 |
| 95 | Quinnipiac University Hamden, CT | $70,632 | $63,591 | #235 | $44,657 |
| 96 | Northern State University Aberdeen, SD | $70,545 | $75,934 | #33 | — |
| 97 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $70,444 | $61,727 | #283 | $32,354 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do California State University-San Marcos biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $38,527 one year after graduating and $70,789 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does California State University-San Marcos rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, California State University-San Marcos ranks #94 by median pay four years after graduation, and #205 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at California State University-San Marcos worth it?
Its graduates earn 24% more than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,750.
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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.