Marketing
Bachelor's degree · California State University-San Marcos · San Marcos, CA
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Marketing at California State University-San Marcos earn a median of $43,134 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $69,303 four years after graduating (middle half: $49,728–$93,152). Median debt is $18,000, about 42% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Marketing (Bachelor's degree) at other California schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Clara University Santa Clara | $58,493 | $19,712 |
| University of San Diego San Diego | $56,313 | $20,569 |
| San Francisco State University San Francisco | $52,072 | $12,408 |
| Menlo College Atherton | $49,788 | $23,250 |
| Loyola Marymount University Los Angeles | $48,281 | $24,906 |
| San Diego State University San Diego | $48,229 | $15,000 |
| University of San Francisco San Francisco | $44,891 | $21,250 |
| California Baptist University Riverside | $41,108 | $27,000 |
| California State University-Long Beach Long Beach | $40,976 | $13,750 |
| California State University-Fresno Fresno | $37,484 | $17,580 |
| California State University-Northridge Northridge | $37,016 | $13,350 |
| California State University-San Bernardino San Bernardino | $34,293 | $12,671 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Marketing graduates from California State University-San Marcos make?
The median salary is $43,134 one year after graduation and $75,915 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $18,000.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.