# California State University-San Marcos: Biochemistry (bachelor's)

San Marcos, CA. IPEDS 366711, CIP 26.02. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/california-state-university-san-marcos/majors/biochemistry

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $57,682
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $65,479 (U.S. median for this major: $65,097 across 110 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $16,666 (U.S. median $21,626)
- Rank in CA: 14 of 18 colleges by 4-year earnings

## Biochemistry at CA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of California-Santa Barbara | $90,694 | $9,500 | $16,109 | 83% |
| University of California-Santa Cruz | $88,305 | $18,959 | $17,890 | 75% |
| University of San Diego | $83,380 | $27,500 | $30,365 | 84% |
| California State University-Long Beach | $79,820 | $11,000 | $10,440 | 69% |
| California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo | $78,097 | $17,500 | $16,665 | 86% |
| California State University-East Bay | $77,863 | not reported | $9,320 | 48% |
| San Francisco State University | $76,134 | $15,675 | $12,278 | 50% |
| University of California-Los Angeles | $73,506 | $14,920 | $12,548 | 93% |
| University of California-San Diego | $72,491 | $17,500 | $12,470 | 86% |
| University of California-Davis | $70,754 | $11,208 | $14,741 | 86% |
| California State University-Fullerton | $68,170 | $17,200 | $6,555 | 70% |
| California State University-Los Angeles | $67,441 | $16,730 | $3,967 | 53% |
| California State University-Sacramento | $66,885 | $16,500 | $9,338 | 56% |
| California State University-San Marcos | $65,479 | $16,666 | $10,229 | 55% |
| California State University-Chico | $60,367 | $23,000 | $14,480 | 63% |
| University of California-Riverside | $59,549 | $17,250 | $14,304 | 76% |
| University of Southern California | $57,246 | $3,750 | $32,740 | 92% |
| California State University-San Bernardino | $56,277 | not reported | $4,564 | 55% |

## Careers
- Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121): median wage $207,200 San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA, $210,230 CA, $167,220 U.S.; U.S. jobs 8.2% by 2035
- Biological Technicians (SOC 19-4021): median wage $67,060 San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA, $71,440 CA, $57,510 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.4% by 2035
- Microbiologists (SOC 19-1022): median wage $108,900 San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA, $108,530 CA, $87,990 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6.2% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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