Chemistry at California State University-San Marcos
Bachelor's Degree
Earnings Distribution
How California State University-San Marcos graduates compare to all programs nationally
California State University-San Marcos graduates earn $49k, placing them in the 92th percentile of all chemistry bachelors programs nationally.
Compare to Similar Programs in California
Chemistry bachelors's programs at peer institutions in California (65 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California State University-San Marcos | $49,382 | — | — | — |
| University of California-Berkeley | $59,576 | $64,496 | $11,172 | 0.19 |
| University of California-Merced | $50,944 | $56,584 | $15,000 | 0.29 |
| California State University-Long Beach | $50,553 | $66,742 | $15,680 | 0.31 |
| University of California-Santa Barbara | $47,197 | $64,903 | $15,805 | 0.33 |
| California State University-Channel Islands | $46,131 | — | $21,375 | 0.46 |
| National Median | $42,581 | — | $24,000 | 0.56 |
Other Chemistry Programs in California
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across California schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of California-Berkeley Berkeley | $14,850 | $59,576 | $11,172 |
| University of California-Merced Merced | $14,167 | $50,944 | $15,000 |
| California State University-Long Beach Long Beach | $7,008 | $50,553 | $15,680 |
| University of California-Santa Barbara Santa Barbara | $14,965 | $47,197 | $15,805 |
| California State University-Channel Islands Camarillo | $6,817 | $46,131 | $21,375 |
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At California State University-San Marcos, approximately 44% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.
Sample Size: Based on 17 graduates with reported earnings and 15 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.