Physics
Bachelor's degree · California State University-San Marcos · San Marcos, CA
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Physics at California State University-San Marcos earn a median of $56,018 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $76,786 four years after graduating (middle half: $51,777–$102,948). Median debt is $19,000, about 34% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Physics (Bachelor's degree) at other California schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| California State Polytechnic University-Pomona Pomona | $64,045 | $23,000 |
| University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles | $60,495 | $21,000 |
| California State University-San Bernardino San Bernardino | $57,114 | — |
| University of California-Santa Barbara Santa Barbara | $53,597 | $15,965 |
| University of California-Berkeley Berkeley | $50,219 | $15,000 |
| University of California-San Diego La Jolla | $48,951 | $18,000 |
| University of California-Irvine Irvine | $43,144 | $13,590 |
| California State University-Long Beach Long Beach | $42,057 | $18,654 |
| University of California-Santa Cruz Santa Cruz | $37,859 | $16,250 |
| University of California-Riverside Riverside | $19,977 | $19,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Physics graduates from California State University-San Marcos make?
The median salary is $56,018 one year after graduation and $80,480 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $19,000.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.