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Public College

California State
University-San Marcos

Public College in San Marcos, CA. Six-year graduation rate 55%. Median 10-year earnings $62,908.

Verdict Solid outcomes
California State University-San Marcos · Campus
Median earnings · 10 yr
$62,908
Median debt at grad
$17,350
Mobility score
2.1
% bottom→top quintile
Graduation rate
54.6%
Federal loan default
0%

Graduates earn a median $62,908 a decade after entry. Six-year graduation rate 55%.

Green Flags
  • Debt-to-income ratio 0.28 — healthy (below the 0.40 threshold)
  • 3-year loan default 0.0% — below national benchmark
Red Flags

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How we evaluate California State University-San Marcos

IPEDS
US Department of Education
College Scorecard
Post-grad earnings
Census PSEO
Earnings by major
Opportunity Insights
Mobility by institution
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