History at California State University-San Marcos
If you are interested in studying History, you may want to check out the program at California State University-San Marcos. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
California State University-San Marcos is in San Marcos, CA.
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Online Class Availability 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.
History Rankings at California State University-San Marcos
These rankings give you a sense of how California State University-San Marcos’s History program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #68 of 105 |
| Best Value | California | #68 of 105 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #73 of 129 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #86 of 129 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #122 of 615 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #414 of 618 |
Earnings for History Graduates from California State University-San Marcos
Students who complete California State University-San Marcos’s History program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $19,478 |
| 2 years | $27,947 |
| 3 years | $38,568 |
| 4 years | $46,599 |
| 5 years | $43,090 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, History graduates from California State University-San Marcos report median earnings of $46,599, compared with $61,351 for all California State University-San Marcos graduates — about 24% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for History graduates from California State University-San Marcos is $16,923.
Top-Paying Careers for History Graduates
Graduates of the History program at California State University-San Marcos work across a variety of fields. Below are the best-paid careers for History majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Museum Technicians and Conservators | $96,273 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
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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