California State University-San Marcos
San Marcos, CA · Public
Popular programs at California State University-San Marcos
Bachelor’s degree programs ranked by Stairway Ranking — a composite letter grade comparing this school’s program against every other school’s in the same major nationally. Ties broken alphabetically.
| # | Program | Stairway Ranking | Graduates/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 532 | |
| 2 | Psychology, General. | 325 | |
| 3 | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 318 | |
| 4 | Sociology. | 283 | |
| 5 | Criminology. | 273 | |
| 6 | Communication and Media Studies. | 204 | |
| 7 | Biology, General. | 196 | |
| 8 | Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | 192 | |
| 9 | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 174 | |
| 10 | Computer Science. | 127 | |
| 11 | Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | 126 | |
| 12 | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 118 | |
| 13 | Visual and Performing Arts, General. | 76 | |
| 14 | Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | 71 | |
| 15 | History. | 69 | |
| 16 | Political Science and Government. | 65 | |
| 17 | English Language and Literature, General. | 56 | |
| 18 | Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | 50 | |
| 19 | Economics. | 43 | |
| 20 | Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | 35 |
Showing top 20 of 33 programs
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at California State University-San Marcos?
California State University-San Marcos has an acceptance rate of 95% according to the most recent U.S. Department of Education data.
What SAT score do I need for California State University-San Marcos?
SAT score data for California State University-San Marcos is not currently published.
How much does California State University-San Marcos cost?
The average net price (after grants and scholarships) at California State University-San Marcos is approximately $10,229 per year.
What is the graduation rate at California State University-San Marcos?
4-year graduation rate data for California State University-San Marcos is not currently published.
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Data: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Last updated 5/1/2026.
