by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how California State University-San Marcos ranks among other schools offering degrees in criminology.
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California State University-San Marcos is a solid choice among schools offering criminology. In particular, it placed #36 out of 161 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #6 in California.
In the most recent year for which we have data, California State University-San Marcos handed out 188 bachelor’s degrees in criminology.
Criminology students who finish a bachelor’s at California State University-San Marcos earn a median of $49,760 a year. This is below $61,351, the median for all majors at California State University-San Marcos.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at California State University-San Marcos, criminology graduates take on a median debt of $14,810 in student loans. This is below $17,019, the typical median for all majors at California State University-San Marcos.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $18,684 |
| Fees | $1,998 | $1,998 |
Find out more about California State University-San Marcos tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 38% of criminology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The majority of criminology bachelor’s degree graduates at California State University-San Marcos were Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 65% 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 criminology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 123 |
| White | 36 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 13 |
Here are the demographics of the criminology majors at California State University-San Marcos.