Key differences on Outcomes
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California State University-San Marcos grads earn $8.7K more ten years out than Sam Houston State's ($62,908 vs. $54,211)
Median earnings, 10 yrs - 2
California State University-San Marcos graduates 5 pts more of its students than Sam Houston State (68% vs. 62%)
Graduation rate
Outcomes
Outcomes
Earnings and finishing
Borrowing
Eight-year outcomes
Graduation by group
Graduated in 6 years, by race and ethnicity
| Group | California State University-San Marcos | Sam Houston State |
|---|---|---|
| White | 60% | 58% |
| Asian | 68% | 61% |
| Hispanic/Latino | 51% | 57% |
| Black | 41% | 44% |
| Two or more races | 50% | 44% |
| International | 54% | Not shown: under 30 students |
Sources:College Scorecard, most recent release;California State University-San Marcos Common Data Set 2025–26, Entered fall 2024;College Scorecard, 2023–24;IPEDS Outcome Measures survey, Students entering fall 2016;IPEDS Graduation Rates survey (Pell Grant and subsidized loan recipients), Entered fall 2018;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why