Registered Nursing at California State University-San Marcos
If you plan to study Registered Nursing, consider the program at California State University-San Marcos. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
California State University-San Marcos is located in San Marcos, CA.
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Online & Distance Learning at California State University-San Marcos
Online coursework is an option at California State University-San Marcos. Of 16,237 students, 1,048 (6%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,351 (39%) took at least some classes online.
Registered Nursing Rankings at California State University-San Marcos
Use these rankings to compare California State University-San Marcos’s Registered Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #28 of 136 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #38 of 218 |
| Best Value | California | #64 of 134 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #80 of 1,861 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #96 of 215 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #504 of 1,843 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #28 of 136 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #38 of 218 |
| Best Value | California | #64 of 134 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #80 of 1,861 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #96 of 215 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #504 of 1,843 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Registered Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Registered Nursing program at California State University-San Marcos work across a variety of fields. Here are the highest-paying careers for Registered Nursing graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
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
More about our data sources and methodologies.