by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at California State University-San Marcos. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #3 out of 3 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks California State University-San Marcos among the top schools in the country for biotechnology, ranked #39 out of 82 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biotechnology Schools | 39 of 82 |
| Best Biotechnology Schools in California | 6 of 7 |
The following degree levels are offered in biotechnology at California State University-San Marcos, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 29 |
| Master’s | 22 |
During the most recent reporting year, California State University-San Marcos awarded 29 bachelor’s degrees in biotechnology.
California State University-San Marcos is a solid choice among schools offering biotechnology at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #3 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biotechnology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California | 3 |
| Best Biotechnology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 3 |
| Best Biotechnology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 13 |
Biotechnology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from California State University-San Marcos earn a median of $59,766 a year. This is lower than $61,351, the median for all majors at California State University-San Marcos.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at California State University-San Marcos, biotechnology students accumulate a median of $18,500 in student loans. This is higher than $17,019, the typical median for all majors at California State University-San Marcos.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $18,684 |
| Fees | $1,998 | $1,998 |
Read more about California State University-San Marcos tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 38% of biotechnology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The majority of biotechnology bachelor’s degree graduates at California State University-San Marcos are Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 45% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University-San Marcos with a bachelor’s in biotechnology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Graduate study is also available at California State University-San Marcos. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Biotechnology | 22 |
