Education at California State University-San Marcos
San Marcos, CA · Master's Degree · about 21 graduates a year
California State University-San Marcos graduates in education earn 45% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 22% of one year’s pay at that point.
How California State University-San Marcos Compares for Education
All 214 colleges reporting education 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 | California State University-Sacramento Sacramento, CA | $102,444 | $93,217 | #1 | $77,526 |
| 2 | California State Polytechnic University-Pomona Pomona, CA | $95,883 | $87,247 | #3 | $70,724 |
| 3 | California State University-San Marcos San Marcos, CA | $95,348 | $86,760 | #4 | $77,823 |
| 4 | California State University-Bakersfield Bakersfield, CA | $92,010 | $83,723 | #6 | — |
| 5 | University of Massachusetts Global Irvine, CA | $91,710 | $83,450 | #7 | $75,971 |
| 6 | University of San Diego San Diego, CA | $91,474 | $83,235 | #8 | $73,028 |
| 7 | California State University-East Bay Hayward, CA | $91,220 | $83,004 | #9 | $75,291 |
| 8 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $88,307 | $77,764 | #22 | $65,968 |
| 9 | Stanford University Stanford, CA | $88,065 | $80,133 | #12 | $71,967 |
| 10 | Sonoma State University Rohnert Park, CA | $87,304 | $79,441 | #14 | $80,657 |
Other Majors at California State University-San Marcos by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $148,800 | $119,753 | #37 of 432 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $105,743 | $84,450 | #281 of 861 |
| Biotechnology | $92,859 | — | #11 of 15 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $88,196 | $74,686 | #9 of 243 |
| Social Work | $77,471 | $62,668 | #19 of 279 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | — | $71,562 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do California State University-San Marcos education graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $77,823 one year after graduating and $95,348 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does California State University-San Marcos rank for education?
Among 214 colleges reporting earnings for education graduates, California State University-San Marcos ranks #3 by median pay four years after graduation, and #4 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is education at California State University-San Marcos worth it?
Its graduates earn 45% more than the national median for education ($65,824), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,936.
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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.