Business/Commerce, General

Bachelor's degree · California State University-San Marcos · San Marcos, CA

CIP 52.01

$46,958Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$68,984Median earnings 4 years after
$68,281Median earnings 5 years after
$20,951Median federal debt
—Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Business/Commerce, General at California State University-San Marcos earn a median of $46,958 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $68,407 four years after graduating (middle half: $48,204–$94,571). Median debt is $20,951, about 45% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Business/Commerce, General (Bachelor's degree) at other California schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Northeastern University Oakland
Oakland
$74,868$22,500
University of Redlands
Redlands
$72,664$37,162
DeVry University-California
Ontario
$57,020$40,529
California Baptist University
Riverside
$51,146$27,000
Saint Mary's College of California
Moraga
$46,958$23,250
Biola University
La Mirada
$46,300$21,500
Pacific Union College
Angwin
$45,439$27,000

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Business/Commerce, General graduates from California State University-San Marcos make?

The median salary is $46,958 one year after graduation and $68,281 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $20,951.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.