California State University-San Marcos
San Marcos, CA · Public · 4-year
Official websiteCost and results
Average net price per year$10,229After grants and scholarships
Graduation rate68%Share of students who finish
Typical debt$17,350Median federal loans at graduation
Admission rate95%Share of applicants admitted
College Scorecard, 2024 data. All figures are estimates.
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students who got federal aid, by family income.
| Family income per year | Average net price per year |
|---|---|
| $0 to $30,000 | $6,230 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $7,240 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $8,928 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $12,525 |
| $110,001 or more | $18,734 |
College Scorecard, 2024 data. All figures are estimates.
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Majors here that lead to CollegePul careers
Earnings are the median for graduates of each program, 1 and 4 years after graduating.
| Major | After 1 year | After 4 years | Leads to |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor’s | $63,366 | $86,318 | Accountant, Financial analyst |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBachelor’s | $57,682 | $65,479 | Dentist, Optometrist, Pharmacist, Physician assistant, Physician (doctor), Veterinarian |
| Biology, GeneralBachelor’s | $38,527 | $70,789 | Dentist, High school teacher, Occupational therapist, Optometrist, Pharmacist, Physical therapist, Physician assistant, Physician (doctor), Veterinarian |
| Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor’s | $49,543 | $70,900 | Actuary, Management analyst (consultant) |
| Business/Commerce, GeneralBachelor’s | $46,958 | $68,984 | Management analyst (consultant) |
| Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical SciencesBachelor’s | $49,734 | $80,303 | Medical laboratory scientist |
| ChemistryBachelor’s | $49,382 | No data | Data scientist, Dentist, High school teacher, Optometrist, Pharmacist, Physician assistant, Physician (doctor) |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and ServicesBachelor’s | $22,567 | $71,068 | Speech-language pathologist |
| Computer EngineeringBachelor’s | No data | No data | Computer hardware engineer, Computer network architect, Software developer |
| Computer ScienceBachelor’s | $60,645 | $97,827 | Data scientist, Information security analyst, Software developer, Web developer |
| Computer Systems AnalysisBachelor’s | $61,054 | $93,047 | Computer systems analyst, Computer network architect |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population BiologyBachelor’s | $40,875 | No data | Statistician |
| EconomicsBachelor’s | $40,155 | $83,339 | Data scientist, High school teacher, Lawyer, Market research analyst, Statistician |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringBachelor’s | No data | No data | Aerospace engineer, Computer hardware engineer, Electrical engineer |
| English Language and Literature, GeneralBachelor’s | $29,638 | $54,985 | High school teacher, Lawyer |
| Finance and Financial Management ServicesBachelor’s | $54,408 | $77,312 | Financial analyst |
| HistoryBachelor’s | $22,407 | $52,985 | High school teacher |
| MarketingBachelor’s | $43,134 | $73,290 | Market research analyst |
| MathematicsBachelor’s | No data | No data | Data scientist, High school teacher, Statistician |
| MusicBachelor’s | No data | No data | High school teacher |
| PhysicsBachelor’s | $56,018 | No data | High school teacher |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related SciencesBachelor’s | $36,889 | No data | Physical therapist, Physician (doctor) |
| Political Science and GovernmentBachelor’s | $35,297 | $50,857 | High school teacher, Lawyer |
| Psychology, GeneralBachelor’s | $31,355 | $55,196 | Occupational therapist |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor’s | $103,799 | $120,196 | Nurse practitioner, Registered nurse |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsBachelor’s | $29,329 | No data | High school teacher |
| Social Sciences, GeneralBachelor’s | $37,446 | $63,622 | Elementary school teacher, High school teacher, Statistician |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessBachelor’s | $26,203 | $61,252 | Occupational therapist, Physical therapist, Physician assistant |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsBachelor’s | $29,055 | $51,445 | Elementary school teacher, High school teacher |
College Scorecard, 2024 data. All figures are estimates.