Biotechnology at California State University-San Marcos
San Marcos, California • Bachelor's
Median Earnings
$59,766
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$59,766
Biotechnology
National Average
$51,035
All schools, same program
School Average
$54,012
All programs at California State University-San Marcos
Program Details
Bachelor's
Credential Level
30
Completers (IPEDS)
99
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$16,500
Median Debt
0.28
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$138/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$59,766
Median Earnings
Biotechnology at Other Schools
| School | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| University of California-Davis | $75,451 | $12,843 |
| Endicott College | $73,642 | $25,300 |
| Worcester State University | $71,966 | $17,455 |
| California State Polytechnic University-Pomona | $70,089 | $17,562 |
| California State University-Northridge | $65,623 | $20,618 |
| University of Houston | $63,591 | $17,250 |
| Utah Valley University | $61,720 | — |
| California State University-San Marcos (this school) | $59,766 | $16,500 |
| Rochester Institute of Technology | $57,558 | $23,937 |
| University of New Hampshire-Main Campus | $50,276 | $21,500 |
Other Programs at California State University-San Marcos
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $114,276 | $60,000 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $94,706 | $24,246 |
| Computer Science | $93,753 | $12,500 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $88,868 | $36,990 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $86,498 | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $74,510 | $16,337 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $71,562 | $15,100 |
| Education, General | $68,948 | $20,936 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $67,078 | $70,750 |
| Physics | $66,529 | $19,000 |
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About the Data
Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023). Earnings are median earnings for graduates after completion. Debt figures represent the median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation.
Debt-to-earnings ratio compares cumulative debt to annual earnings. A ratio below 1.0 indicates that annual earnings exceed total debt, generally considered favorable. Estimated monthly payments assume a standard 10-year repayment plan.