Nursing at California State University-San Marcos
If you are interested in studying Nursing, take a look at what California State University-San Marcos. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
California State University-San Marcos is located in San Marcos, CA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 325 nursing graduations were recorded at California State University-San Marcos.
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Online & Distance Learning at California State University-San Marcos
Many students take online classes at California State University-San Marcos. Among 16,237 students, 1,048 (6%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,351 (39%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at California State University-San Marcos
These rankings give you a sense of how California State University-San Marcos’s Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #31 of 141 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #41 of 224 |
| Best Value | California | #64 of 137 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #85 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #95 of 218 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #504 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from California State University-San Marcos
Students who complete California State University-San Marcos’s Nursing program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $92,441 |
| 2 years | $89,551 |
| 3 years | $92,636 |
| 4 years | $96,573 |
| 5 years | $109,356 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Nursing graduates from California State University-San Marcos take home a median $96,573, compared with $61,351 for all California State University-San Marcos graduates — about 57% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Nursing graduates from California State University-San Marcos comes in at $25,047.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Nursing graduates at California State University-San Marcos, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Nursing graduates at California State University-San Marcos are 77% women (251) and 23% men (74).
Nursing Bachelor’s Program at California State University-San Marcos
Of the 294 bachelor’s nursing graduates at California State University-San Marcos, 77% were women (225) and 23% were men (69).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-San Marcos.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 84 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 84 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 85 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 15 |
| Unknown | 24 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 63% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-San Marcos, higher than the national average of 43%.*
Nursing Master’s Program at California State University-San Marcos
Of the 31 master’s nursing degrees awarded at California State University-San Marcos, 84% were women (26) and 16% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing master’s degree recipients at California State University-San Marcos.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 11 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 6 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 7 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 58% of Nursing master’s degree recipients at California State University-San Marcos, above the national average of 40%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at California State University-San Marcos
The Nursing program at California State University-San Marcos includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 325 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Nursing program at California State University-San Marcos go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Nursing graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $66,747 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
| Nurse Midwives | $36,174 |
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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