Psychology at California State University-San Marcos
What traits are you looking for in a school for Psychology, consider the program at California State University-San Marcos. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
California State University-San Marcos sits in San Marcos, CA.
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Studying Online 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.
Psychology Rankings at California State University-San Marcos
Use these rankings to compare California State University-San Marcos’s Psychology program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #54 of 183 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #66 of 237 |
| Best Value | California | #90 of 175 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #90 of 225 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #132 of 1,472 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #266 of 1,496 |
Earnings for Psychology Graduates from California State University-San Marcos
Graduates of California State University-San Marcos’s Psychology program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $29,075 |
| 2 years | $28,055 |
| 3 years | $37,729 |
| 4 years | $44,140 |
| 5 years | $54,559 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Psychology graduates from California State University-San Marcos earn a median of $44,140, compared with $61,351 for all California State University-San Marcos graduates — about 28% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Psychology graduates from California State University-San Marcos stands at $18,312.
Best-Paid Careers for Psychology Graduates
Those who complete Psychology program at California State University-San Marcos pursue many career paths. Here are the top-paying careers for Psychology graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Training and Development Managers | $139,524 |
| Statisticians | $130,349 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| School Psychologists | $108,275 |
| Molecular and Cellular Biologists | $100,077 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,479 |
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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