Education at California State University-San Marcos
What traits are you looking for in a school for Education, 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
Many students take online classes at California State University-San Marcos. Of 16,237 students, 1,048 (6%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,351 (39%) took at least some classes online.
Education Rankings at California State University-San Marcos
These rankings give you a sense of how California State University-San Marcos’s Education program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | California | #44 of 104 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #56 of 110 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #74 of 187 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #91 of 197 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #385 of 1,591 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #464 of 1,611 |
Earnings for Education Graduates from California State University-San Marcos
Students who complete California State University-San Marcos’s Education program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $37,438 |
| 2 years | $63,611 |
| 3 years | $69,216 |
| 4 years | $71,648 |
| 5 years | $82,720 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Education graduates from California State University-San Marcos earn a median of $71,648, compared with $61,351 for all California State University-San Marcos graduates — about 17% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Education graduates from California State University-San Marcos is $15,150.
Highest-Paying Careers for Education Graduates
Those who complete Education program at California State University-San Marcos go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-paying careers for Education graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $129,049 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $99,604 |
| Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | $99,352 |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,329 |
| Teaching Assistants, Special Education | $96,801 |
| Education Administrators, All Other | $91,340 |
| Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education | $89,337 |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $86,398 |
| Special Education Teachers, All Other | $86,208 |
| Teachers and Instructors, All Other | $83,682 |
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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