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California State University-San Marcos
San Marcos, CA · Public · General
California State University-San Marcos is a public institution in San Marcos, CA. With a 96% admission rate. Enrolls 14,174 students, offers 36 programs with earnings data, and has a 55% completion rate. Earnings are weighted by the number of graduates reporting in each program to reflect the typical student outcome. Payback period estimates how many years of earnings it takes to recoup total degree cost using net price after financial aid.
Admission Rate
96%
SAT Combined (75th)
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Enrollment
14,174
Completion Rate
55%
Cost of Attendance
$21,144
In-State Tuition
$7,739
Out-of-State Tuition
$19,619
Programs
36
1-Year vs 5-Year Earnings — 36 Programs
STEMEngineeringHealthBusinessLiberal ArtsOtherCost ($21K)
Showing 36 of 36 programs
| Compare | # | Program ⇕ | Credential ⇕ | 1yr Earnings ↓ | 5yr Earnings ⇕ | Cost ⇕ | ROI ⇕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $103,799 | $105,792 | $21,144 | 4.9x | |
| 2 | Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $63,366 | $81,423 | $21,144 | 3.0x | |
| 3 | Computer Systems AnalysisBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $61,054 | — | $21,144 | 2.9x | |
| 4 | Computer ScienceBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $60,645 | $110,266 | $21,144 | 2.9x | |
| 5 | Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $57,682 | — | $21,144 | 2.7x | |
| 6 | PhysicsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $56,018 | $80,480 | $21,144 | 2.6x | |
| 7 | International BusinessBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $55,455 | — | $21,144 | 2.6x | |
| 8 | Management Information Systems and ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $55,102 | — | $21,144 | 2.6x | |
| 9 | Finance and Financial Management ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $54,408 | $87,253 | $21,144 | 2.6x | |
| 10 | Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical SciencesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $49,734 | $72,329 | $21,144 | 2.4x | |
| 11 | BiotechnologyBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $49,615 | $75,425 | $21,144 | 2.3x | |
| 12 | Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $49,543 | $74,005 | $21,144 | 2.3x | |
| 13 | ChemistryBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $49,382 | — | $21,144 | 2.3x | |
| 14 | Business/Commerce, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $46,958 | $68,281 | $21,144 | 2.2x | |
| 15 | MarketingBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $43,134 | $75,915 | $21,144 | 2.0x | |
| 16 | Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population BiologyBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $40,875 | — | $21,144 | 1.9x | |
| 17 | EconomicsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $40,155 | $77,155 | $21,144 | 1.9x | |
| 18 | Biology, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $38,527 | $76,916 | $21,144 | 1.8x | |
| 19 | Social Sciences, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $37,446 | $63,814 | $21,144 | 1.8x | |
| 20 | Natural Resources Conservation and ResearchBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $37,364 | — | $21,144 | 1.8x | |
| 21 | Physiology, Pathology and Related SciencesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $36,889 | — | $21,144 | 1.7x | |
| 22 | Communication and Media StudiesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $36,310 | $55,408 | $21,144 | 1.7x | |
| 23 | Political Science and GovernmentBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $35,297 | $53,339 | $21,144 | 1.7x | |
| 24 | CriminologyBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $34,694 | $54,589 | $21,144 | 1.6x | |
| 25 | SociologyBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $34,541 | $51,480 | $21,144 | 1.6x |
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