California State University - San Marcos ranked 434th in the United States, 1765th in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 65 research topics. California State University - San Marcos ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 3,799 academic publications and 147,688 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 8 notable alumni.
California State University - San Marcos ranked 423rd for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United States and 1969th in the World with 2,494 publications made and 102,608 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, History.
California State University - San Marcos ranked 461st for Biology in the United States and 2747th in the World with 1,781 publications made and 77,602 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Paleontology, Neuroscience, Botany.
California State University - San Marcos ranked 412th for Computer Science in the United States and 2196th in the World with 1,751 publications made and 71,070 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Machine Learning, Computer Networking, Cyber Security.
California State University - San Marcos ranked 467th for Medicine in the United States and 2357th in the World with 1,571 publications made and 46,914 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Public Health, Physical Therapy, Anatomy and Physiology.
California State University - San Marcos ranked 419th for Environmental Science in the United States and 2455th in the World with 1,539 publications made and 82,373 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Oceanography.
California State University - San Marcos ranked 372nd for Psychology in the United States and 1514th in the World with 1,531 publications made and 73,484 citations received. Main research topics: Social Psychology, Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Education Majors, Child Psychology.
California State University - San Marcos ranked 463rd for Engineering in the United States and 2907th in the World with 1,260 publications made and 52,319 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Computer Networking, Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Acoustical Engineering.
California State University - San Marcos ranked 448th for Physics in the United States and 2740th in the World with 1,145 publications made and 54,062 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Acoustical Engineering.
California State University - San Marcos ranked 397th for Mathematics in the United States and 2072nd in the World with 964 publications made and 44,317 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Operations Research.
California State University - San Marcos ranked 485th for Chemistry in the United States and 3132nd in the World with 953 publications made and 44,839 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Physical chemistry, Chemical Engineering.
California State University - San Marcos ranked 386th for Business in the United States and 1820th in the World with 946 publications made and 40,981 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, Advertising, Management Information Systems.
California State University - San Marcos ranked 463rd for Economics in the United States and 2008th in the World with 675 publications made and 19,704 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Political Economy.
California State University - San Marcos ranked 415th for Art & Design in the United States and 1713th in the World with 569 publications made and 14,284 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.
