California State University - San Marcos ranked 440th in the United States, 1771st in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 64 research topics. California State University - San Marcos ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 3,930 academic publications and 156,016 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 10 notable alumni.
California State University - San Marcos ranked 422nd for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United States and 2008th in the World with 2,567 publications made and 108,342 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, History.
California State University - San Marcos ranked 454th for Biology in the United States and 2766th in the World with 1,839 publications made and 81,883 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Paleontology, Neuroscience, Botany.
California State University - San Marcos ranked 413th for Computer Science in the United States and 2237th in the World with 1,805 publications made and 75,023 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Machine Learning, Computer Networking, Cyber Security.
California State University - San Marcos ranked 464th for Medicine in the United States and 2381st in the World with 1,621 publications made and 50,009 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Public Health, Physical Therapy, Anatomy and Physiology.
California State University - San Marcos ranked 414th for Environmental Science in the United States and 2483rd in the World with 1,593 publications made and 87,192 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Oceanography.
California State University - San Marcos ranked 369th for Psychology in the United States and 1528th in the World with 1,571 publications made and 77,739 citations received. Main research topics: Social Psychology, Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Education Majors, Child Psychology.
California State University - San Marcos ranked 458th for Engineering in the United States and 2933rd in the World with 1,288 publications made and 55,232 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Computer Networking, Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Acoustical Engineering.
California State University - San Marcos ranked 447th for Physics in the United States and 2760th in the World with 1,172 publications made and 56,990 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Acoustical Engineering.
California State University - San Marcos ranked 395th for Mathematics in the United States and 2097th in the World with 990 publications made and 46,725 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Operations Research.
California State University - San Marcos ranked 483rd for Chemistry in the United States and 3156th in the World with 977 publications made and 47,204 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Physical chemistry, Chemical Engineering.
California State University - San Marcos ranked 385th for Business in the United States and 1849th in the World with 973 publications made and 43,154 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, Advertising, Management Information Systems.
California State University - San Marcos ranked 462nd for Economics in the United States and 2036th in the World with 698 publications made and 20,871 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Political Economy.
California State University - San Marcos ranked 411th for Art & Design in the United States and 1728th in the World with 580 publications made and 15,042 citations received. Main research topics: Literature, Fashion Design, Aesthetics, Art History, Multimedia.
Please note that our approach to subject rankings is based on scientific outputs and heavily biased on art-related topics towards institutions with computer science research profiles.
