California State University-San Marcos
San Marcos, CA · Public · 14,877 undergraduates
Median earnings after attending
$67K
In-state tuition
$8K
Out-of-state tuition
$22K
Graduation rate
55%
Acceptance rate
95%
Median debt
$12K
Borrowing rate
27%
Earnings (all students)
$56K
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Institution profile
| Highest degree offered | Graduate/Doctoral |
|---|---|
| Predominant degree | Bachelor's |
| Setting | Suburb: Large |
| Region | Northwest |
| ZIP | 92096-0001 |
Financial overview
Published cost
$23K
Federal aid / UG
$5K
Est. net price
$18K
At a glance
| SAT average | — |
|---|---|
| ACT composite (median) | — |
| First-year retention | 79% |
| Undergraduate composition | 24% White · 4% Black · 52% Hispanic · 9% Asian |
| Official website | www.csusm.edu/ |
Figures come from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and describe students who received federal aid. Statistics describe populations, not individuals — use them as one input among many.
Fields of study with published earnings
| Major | median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $91K | $25K |
| Accounting and Related Services. | $59K | $17K |
| Computer Science. | $59K | $14K |
| Computer Systems Analysis. | $57K | — |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | $47K | — |
| Economics. | $46K | $17K |
| Management Information Systems and Services. | $45K | $18K |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | $45K | $12K |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | $45K | $15K |
| Marketing. | $42K | $15K |
| International Business. | $41K | — |
| Business/Commerce, General. | $39K | $14K |
Compare with similar colleges in — CA
| College | In-state tuition | Graduation rate | Median debt | median earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California State University-Fullerton | $8K | 68% | $11K | $69K |
| California State University-Long Beach | $8K | 70% | $12K | $70K |
| San Diego State University | $9K | 78% | $12K | $73K |
| University of California-San Diego | $17K | 86% | $11K | $96K |
| University of California-Los Angeles | $16K | 93% | $12K | $89K |
| University of California-Berkeley | $17K | 94% | $11K | $100K |
| California State University-Northridge | $8K | 57% | $12K | $64K |
| University of California-Davis | $17K | 86% | $11K | $87K |
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