Education, General at California State University-San Marcos
San Marcos, California • Master's
Median Earnings
$68,948
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$68,948
Education, General
National Average
$56,230
All schools, same program
School Average
$54,012
All programs at California State University-San Marcos
Program Details
Master's
Credential Level
35
Completers (IPEDS)
427
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$20,936
Median Debt
0.30
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$174/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$68,948
Median Earnings
Education, General at Other Schools
| School | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| California State University-Dominguez Hills | $87,949 | $20,500 |
| California State University-Fresno | $84,099 | $20,000 |
| University of Massachusetts Global | $81,724 | $20,500 |
| California State University-Stanislaus | $81,317 | $21,000 |
| Whitworth University | $80,204 | $40,645 |
| Stanford University | $80,042 | $32,500 |
| California State University-Sacramento | $79,866 | $38,810 |
| University of San Diego | $79,552 | $33,705 |
| Heritage University | $79,251 | — |
| California State University-Monterey Bay | $78,922 | $16,750 |
Other Programs at California State University-San Marcos
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $114,276 | $60,000 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $94,706 | $24,246 |
| Computer Science | $93,753 | $12,500 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $88,868 | $36,990 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $86,498 | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $74,510 | $16,337 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $71,562 | $15,100 |
| Education, General (current) | $68,948 | $20,936 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $67,078 | $70,750 |
| Physics | $66,529 | $19,000 |
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About the Data
Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023). Earnings are median earnings for graduates after completion. Debt figures represent the median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation.
Debt-to-earnings ratio compares cumulative debt to annual earnings. A ratio below 1.0 indicates that annual earnings exceed total debt, generally considered favorable. Estimated monthly payments assume a standard 10-year repayment plan.