U.S. median for this major: $52,520.
College Scorecard field of study
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 29% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $26,130.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $21,649. College Scorecard.
Social Sciences at California colleges
Every California college we cover that reports Social Sciences graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants.
| Rank | College | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Whittier College | $64,736 | $24,937 | $25,757 | 60% |
| 2 | University of Massachusetts Global | $64,307 | — | $32,654 | 43% |
| 3 | California State University-San Marcos | $63,622 | $18,719 | $10,229 | 55% |
| 4 | Hope International University | $58,263 | — | $29,310 | 49% |
| 5 | California State University-Monterey Bay | $57,200 | $11,000 | $13,663 | 59% |
| 6 | California State University-Sacramento | $56,363 | $16,194 | $9,338 | 56% |
| 7 | California State University-Stanislaus | $55,109 | $15,446 | $6,067 | 53% |
| 8 | San Diego State University | $52,095 | $20,915 | $15,364 | 76% |
| 9 | California State University-Chico | $50,845 | $16,500 | $14,480 | 63% |
| 10 | California State University-San Bernardino | $47,348 | — | $4,564 | 55% |
| 11 | University of Southern California | $42,038 | — | $32,740 | 92% |
19 more California colleges offer Social Sciences but have too few graduates to report earnings.
Careers for Social Sciences graduates
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs -0.4% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Social Science Research Assistants
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +5.0% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35. Careers from the federal major-to-occupation crosswalk.
What families pay at California State University-San Marcos, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
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About California State University-San Marcos
- Acceptance rate: 95% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 55% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $62,908
- Full cost breakdown · all 47 majors · overview
Related majors at California State University-San Marcos
- Economics$83,339
- Political Science$50,857
- Sociology$53,287
- Criminology$55,418
California State University-San Marcos Social Sciences questions
How much do California State University-San Marcos Social Sciences graduates earn?
Social Sciences graduates of California State University-San Marcos earn a median $63,622 four years after graduating and $37,446 one year after. The U.S. median for Social Sciences graduates across 85 colleges is $52,520.
How much debt do California State University-San Marcos Social Sciences graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Social Sciences graduates of California State University-San Marcos is $18,719, about 29% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $26,130.
Where does California State University-San Marcos rank for Social Sciences in California?
Of 11 California colleges reporting Social Sciences graduate earnings, California State University-San Marcos ranks 3rd. The highest is Whittier College at $64,736.
What jobs do Social Sciences graduates get?
A common career is elementary school teachers, except special education, with a median wage of $97,000 in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA area and $63,970 nationally. Others include secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education and social science research assistants.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study: median earnings and federal loan debt of graduates who received federal aid); BLS. How we score
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Cite this: “California State University-San Marcos Social Sciences: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/california-state-university-san-marcos/majors/social-sciences (College Scorecard and BLS data).