Median Earnings (1yr)
$61,054
79th percentile
Sample Size
22
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How California State University-San Marcos graduates compare to all programs nationally

California State University-San Marcos graduates earn $61k, placing them in the 79th percentile of all computer systems analysis bachelors programs nationally.

Compare to Similar Programs in California

Computer Systems Analysis bachelors's programs at peer institutions in California (3 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
California State University-San Marcos$61,054
DeVry University-California$51,805$65,324$46,0000.89
National Median$52,507$46,0000.88

Other Computer Systems Analysis Programs in California

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across California schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
DeVry University-California
Ontario
$17,488$51,805$46,000

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.