California State University-San Marcos— Earnings & Cost Trends
Graduate Earnings
$62,908
in 2021+24% since 2008
Median Graduate Earnings Over Time
Net Price (Annual Cost) Over Time
Graduation Rate Over Time
Key Insights
- •Earnings grew 24% since 2008 — graduates are earning more over time
- •Net price decreased 9% since 2010 — the school has become more affordable
- •Graduation rate improved by 28 percentage points since 2002
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Earnings | Net Price | Grad Rate | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | — | — | — | $6,102 |
| 1999 | — | — | — | $6,500 |
| 2000 | — | — | — | $6,352 |
| 2001 | — | — | — | $6,500 |
| 2002 | — | — | 27% | $7,000 |
| 2003 | — | — | 33% | $7,500 |
| 2004 | — | — | 43% | $7,500 |
| 2005 | — | — | 40% | $7,924 |
| 2006 | — | — | 35% | $8,578 |
| 2007 | — | — | 38% | $8,800 |
| 2008 | $50,800 | — | 44% | $8,437 |
| 2009 | — | — | 45% | $9,000 |
| 2010 | $47,500 | $11,256 | 47% | $10,000 |
| 2011 | — | $11,041 | 44% | $11,000 |
| 2012 | $45,400 | $9,362 | 49% | $11,250 |
| 2013 | $45,400 | $11,220 | 45% | $12,500 |
| 2014 | $45,100 | $12,844 | 48% | $12,500 |
| 2015 | $47,300 | $9,736 | 49% | $12,500 |
| 2016 | — | $10,547 | 51% | $12,500 |
| 2017 | — | $9,451 | 52% | $12,500 |
| 2018 | — | $11,029 | 53% | $12,500 |
| 2019 | — | $12,872 | 55% | $12,500 |
| 2020 | — | $13,399 | 54% | $12,750 |
| 2021 | $62,908 | $13,218 | 57% | $13,500 |
| 2022 | — | $14,048 | 59% | — |
| 2023 | — | $10,774 | 57% | — |
| 2024 | — | $10,550 | 54% | — |
| 2025 | — | $10,229 | 55% | — |