Family, Consumer & Human Sciences at California State University-San Marcos
What traits are you looking for in a school for Family, Consumer & Human Sciences, consider the program at California State University-San Marcos. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
California State University-San Marcos is located in San Marcos, CA.
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Online & Distance Learning at California State University-San Marcos
Distance learning is available at California State University-San Marcos. Of 16,237 students, 1,048 (6%) studied exclusively online and 6,351 (39%) took at least some classes online.
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Rankings at California State University-San Marcos
These rankings give you a sense of how California State University-San Marcos’s Family, Consumer & Human Sciences program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #23 of 111 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #26 of 130 |
| Best Value | California | #80 of 110 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #87 of 128 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #99 of 618 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #295 of 619 |
Earnings for Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Graduates from California State University-San Marcos
Those who finish California State University-San Marcos’s Family, Consumer & Human Sciences program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $27,490 |
| 2 years | $29,775 |
| 3 years | $32,739 |
| 4 years | $38,622 |
| 5 years | $49,769 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Family, Consumer & Human Sciences graduates from California State University-San Marcos earn a median of $38,622, compared with $61,351 for all California State University-San Marcos graduates — about 37% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Family, Consumer & Human Sciences graduates from California State University-San Marcos stands at $17,193.
Highest-Paying Careers for Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Graduates
Students who finish Family, Consumer & Human Sciences program at California State University-San Marcos go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Family, Consumer & Human Sciences majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Food Service Managers | $165,782 |
| Facilities Managers | $157,669 |
| Dietetic Technicians | $137,981 |
| Dietitians and Nutritionists | $125,305 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $124,518 |
| Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products | $111,183 |
| Security Managers | $104,128 |
| Public Relations Specialists | $103,749 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $99,604 |
| Teaching Assistants, Special Education | $96,801 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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