Finance and Financial Management Services at California State University-San Marcos
San Marcos, CA · Bachelor's Degree
California State University-San Marcos graduates in finance and financial management services earn 7% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 21% of one year’s pay at that point.
How California State University-San Marcos Compares for Finance and Financial Management Services
All 452 colleges reporting finance and financial management 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 | University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | $202,069 | $205,506 | #1 | $122,698 |
| 2 | Washington University in St Louis Saint Louis, MO | $185,551 | $198,950 | #2 | $102,814 |
| 3 | University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN | $160,313 | $171,986 | #3 | $99,222 |
| 4 | Georgetown University Washington, DC | $152,744 | $133,843 | #11 | $106,218 |
| 5 | Boston College Chestnut Hill, MA | $147,746 | $130,106 | #12 | $82,495 |
| 6 | Wake Forest University Winston-salem, NC | $145,996 | $156,674 | #4 | $85,944 |
| 7 | Fordham University Bronx, NY | $141,860 | $135,021 | #8 | $83,789 |
| 8 | American University Washington, DC | $134,332 | $117,710 | #19 | $83,505 |
| 9 | Southern Methodist University Dallas, TX | $133,852 | $136,088 | #6 | $83,159 |
| 10 | The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX | $132,075 | $134,282 | #9 | $81,844 |
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| 228 | University of Nebraska-Lincoln Lincoln, NE | $77,504 | $80,103 | #208 | $55,979 |
| 229 | Aurora University Aurora, IL | $77,436 | $76,080 | #266 | $51,437 |
| 230 | Eastern Connecticut State University Willimantic, CT | $77,395 | $69,680 | #359 | $43,250 |
| 231 | California State University-San Marcos San Marcos, CA | $77,312 | $70,349 | #354 | $54,408 |
| 232 | University of North Texas Denton, TX | $77,061 | $78,348 | #242 | $57,524 |
| 233 | West Virginia University Morgantown, WV | $76,959 | $91,047 | #107 | $48,645 |
| 234 | Manhattanville College Purchase, NY | $76,914 | $73,206 | #308 | $53,434 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do California State University-San Marcos finance and financial management services graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $54,408 one year after graduating and $77,312 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does California State University-San Marcos rank for finance and financial management services?
Among 452 colleges reporting earnings for finance and financial management services graduates, California State University-San Marcos ranks #231 by median pay four years after graduation, and #354 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is finance and financial management services at California State University-San Marcos worth it?
Its graduates earn 7% less than the national median for finance and financial management services ($83,343), and the median federal debt at graduation is $16,337.
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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.