Social Work at California State University-San Marcos
San Marcos, CA · Master's Degree · about 69 graduates a year
California State University-San Marcos graduates in social work earn 19% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 53% of one year’s pay at that point.
How California State University-San Marcos Compares for Social Work
All 279 colleges reporting social work 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-East Bay Hayward, CA | $96,198 | $87,534 | #1 | $81,059 |
| 2 | California State University-Monterey Bay Seaside, CA | $95,950 | $87,308 | #2 | $71,186 |
| 3 | San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA | $94,452 | $85,945 | #3 | $93,023 |
| 4 | California State University-Bakersfield Bakersfield, CA | $86,527 | $78,734 | #4 | — |
| 5 | University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $85,426 | $77,732 | #5 | $65,106 |
| 6 | California State University-Stanislaus Turlock, CA | $84,837 | $77,196 | #7 | $67,567 |
| 7 | California State University-Dominguez Hills Carson, CA | $84,628 | $77,006 | #8 | $66,121 |
| 8 | California State University-Sacramento Sacramento, CA | $84,100 | $76,525 | #9 | $65,967 |
| 9 | California State University-Long Beach Long Beach, CA | $82,395 | $74,974 | #14 | $66,873 |
| 10 | California State University-Northridge Northridge, CA | $81,505 | $74,164 | #15 | $64,193 |
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| 16 | California State University-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $78,135 | $71,098 | #31 | $64,869 |
| 17 | CUNY Lehman College Bronx, NY | $77,884 | $74,129 | #17 | $63,051 |
| 18 | Azusa Pacific University Azusa, CA | $77,518 | $70,536 | #36 | $61,612 |
| 19 | California State University-San Marcos San Marcos, CA | $77,471 | $70,494 | #38 | $62,668 |
| 20 | University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA | $77,163 | $70,973 | #32 | $61,696 |
| 21 | University of Washington-Tacoma Campus Tacoma, WA | $77,163 | $70,973 | #33 | $61,696 |
| 22 | Portland State University Portland, OR | $77,091 | $77,545 | #6 | $57,241 |
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 |
| Education | $95,348 | $77,823 | #3 of 214 |
| Biotechnology | $92,859 | — | #11 of 15 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $88,196 | $74,686 | #9 of 243 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | — | $71,562 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do California State University-San Marcos social work graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $62,668 one year after graduating and $77,471 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does California State University-San Marcos rank for social work?
Among 279 colleges reporting earnings for social work graduates, California State University-San Marcos ranks #19 by median pay four years after graduation, and #38 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social work at California State University-San Marcos worth it?
Its graduates earn 19% more than the national median for social work ($65,123), and the median federal debt at graduation is $41,000.
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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.