Biological & Biomedical Sciences at California State University-San Marcos
If you are interested in studying Biological & Biomedical Sciences, consider the program at California State University-San Marcos. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
California State University-San Marcos is located in San Marcos, CA.
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Online & Distance Learning at California State University-San Marcos
Online coursework is an option at California State University-San Marcos. Among 16,237 students, 1,048 (6%) studied exclusively online and 6,351 (39%) took at least some classes online.
Biological & Biomedical Sciences Rankings at California State University-San Marcos
Use these rankings to compare California State University-San Marcos’s Biological & Biomedical Sciences program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #20 of 139 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #24 of 196 |
| Best Value | California | #70 of 138 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #74 of 192 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #96 of 1,326 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #139 of 1,303 |
Earnings for Biological & Biomedical Sciences Graduates from California State University-San Marcos
Those who finish California State University-San Marcos’s Biological & Biomedical Sciences program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $38,484 |
| 2 years | $37,467 |
| 3 years | $48,867 |
| 4 years | $58,306 |
| 5 years | $75,282 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Biological & Biomedical Sciences graduates from California State University-San Marcos report median earnings of $58,306, compared with $61,351 for all California State University-San Marcos graduates — about 5% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Biological & Biomedical Sciences graduates from California State University-San Marcos comes in at $19,780.
Top-Paying Careers for Biological & Biomedical Sciences Graduates
Those who complete Biological & Biomedical Sciences program at California State University-San Marcos work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Biological & Biomedical Sciences majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $159,837 |
| Cytotechnologists | $155,812 |
| Cytogenetic Technologists | $155,361 |
| Exercise Physiologists | $144,072 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Information Security Engineers | $142,543 |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | $140,795 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Histotechnologists | $125,527 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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