International Business

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

CIP 52.11

$55,455Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$77,965Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$15,965Median federal debt
—Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in International Business at California State University-San Marcos earn a median of $55,455 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $73,201 four years after graduating (middle half: $51,264–$98,832). Median debt is $15,965, about 29% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

International Business (Bachelor's degree) at other California schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
San Francisco State University
San Francisco
$58,560$20,897
University of San Francisco
San Francisco
$57,780$25,000
University of San Diego
San Diego
$48,463$19,348
California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton
$45,419$21,589
California State University-Fresno
Fresno
$40,568$17,000
San Diego State University
San Diego
$38,138$13,110
California State University-San Bernardino
San Bernardino
$31,064—

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Frequently asked questions

How much do International Business graduates from California State University-San Marcos make?

The median salary is $55,455 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $15,965.

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