All California State University-San Marcos majors by area
- Science & Math · 10
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 10
- Business & Finance · 8
- Humanities & Languages · 7
- Arts & Design · 3
- Health & Medicine · 3
- Engineering · 2
- Technology & Computing · 2
- Communications & Media · 1
- Education · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cell / Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences | $49,734 | $80,303 | $19,375 |
| Biotechnology | $49,615 | $76,622 | $18,500 |
| Biology | $38,527 | $70,789 | $24,174 |
| Biochemistry | $57,682 | $65,479 | $16,666 |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | $37,364 | $55,903 | $12,424 |
| Chemistry | $49,382 | — | — |
| Ecology and Evolutionary Biology | $40,875 | — | $23,000 |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Physics | $56,018 | — | $19,069 |
| Physiology | $36,889 | — | $16,419 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting | $63,366 | $86,318 | $22,500 |
| Economics | $40,155 | $83,339 | $17,500 |
| International Business | $55,455 | $77,965 | $15,965 |
| Finance | $54,408 | $77,312 | $15,125 |
| Marketing | $43,134 | $73,290 | $19,032 |
| Management Information Systems | $55,102 | $72,448 | $16,170 |
| Business Administration | $49,543 | $70,900 | $19,015 |
| Business | $46,958 | $68,984 | $22,875 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $29,341 | $58,289 | $15,125 |
| English | $29,638 | $54,985 | $15,500 |
| History | $22,407 | $52,985 | $16,923 |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | — | — | — |
| International / Global Studies | — | — | — |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | — | — | — |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | $29,329 | — | $7,500 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visual and Performing Arts | $27,741 | $48,043 | $18,750 |
| Music | — | — | — |
| Theatre | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $103,799 | $120,196 | $25,047 |
| Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders | $22,567 | $71,068 | $15,998 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $26,203 | $61,252 | $18,257 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | — | — | — |
| Electrical Engineering | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $60,645 | $97,827 | $12,850 |
| Computer Systems Analysis | $61,054 | $93,047 | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications | $36,310 | $59,842 | $16,500 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $29,055 | $51,445 | $15,150 |
College Scorecard field of study, latest release: median earnings of graduates who received federal aid, 1 and 4 years after graduating; median federal loan debt. — means too few graduates to report.
From major to career
Nursing → Registered nurse
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 5.6% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Communications → Public relations specialist
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 1.8% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former California State University-San Marcos students earn a median $62,908 ten years after starting college, more than 46% of California colleges we cover. 55% graduate within six years.
California State University-San Marcos majors questions
How many majors does California State University-San Marcos offer?
California State University-San Marcos offers 47 bachelor's majors across 10 areas; the most majors are in Science & Math and Social Sciences & Public Service.
What is the highest-paying major at California State University-San Marcos?
Nursing graduates from California State University-San Marcos earn a median $120,196 four years after graduating, the highest of the 31 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $25,047.
Which California State University-San Marcos majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Visual and Performing Arts graduates earn the least: a median $48,043 four years after graduating.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections). Back to California State University-San Marcos overview