Del Mar College
A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and in-state Texas residents. graduation rate is below 25% — most students don't finish here. a public school with 9,038 students.
About This School
Del Mar College is a public institution located in Corpus Christi, Texas with approximately 9,038 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $4,250 per year. The graduation rate is 13%, and the typical graduate earns $38,000 within 10 years of enrollment.
Del Mar College (DMC) is a public community college in Corpus Christi, Texas. Founded in 1935, DMC encompasses three primary campuses and one campus annex.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: at just $4,250 per year after aid and only $3,500 in median debt, this is one of the most affordable paths to a credential in Texas, making it a genuinely smart choice for students watching their budget. However, the 13% graduation rate is a serious concern — most students who start here don't finish, which is worth understanding before enrolling. Worth considering if you have a clear plan, a specific program in mind, and the support system to see it through.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 34% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
What Each Major Actually Earns
Median earnings four years after graduation, by major, next to the national median for that same major at every college. The school-wide average hides this: at most schools the spread between the best- and worst-paying majors is far wider than the gap between schools.
Del Mar College graduates earn most above the national rate in Precision Metal Working ($79,303 vs $56,451 nationally), and most below it in Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians ($65,106 vs $77,094).
| Major | Grads | Here | National | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 213 | $78,877 | $80,813 | −$1,936 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 120 | $47,511 | $44,125 | +$3,386 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 98 | $49,598 | $48,733 | +$865 |
| Physical Science Technologies/Technicians | 83 | $98,153 | $80,768 | +$17,385 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 56 | $64,849 | $65,389 | −$540 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 49 | $48,674 | $42,269 | +$6,405 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 39 | $53,377 | $46,706 | +$6,671 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | 26 | $63,265 | $61,982 | +$1,283 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 21 | $46,512 | $40,162 | +$6,350 |
| Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians | 17 | $65,106 | $77,094 | −$11,988 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | 15 | $67,372 | $56,556 | +$10,816 |
| Precision Metal Working | 10 | $79,303 | $56,451 | +$22,852 |
U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard field-of-study data. Median earnings of graduates working and not enrolled four years after completing an associate's degreehere. Majors with too few graduates to report are omitted for privacy, so this is not the school's full program list.
Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (9,038 undergraduates).
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Del Mar College cost?
The average net price at Del Mar College is about $4,250 per year after grants and scholarships, based on federal data. Your actual cost depends on your family's finances and aid package.
What is the graduation rate at Del Mar College?
Del Mar College has a graduation rate of 13%, according to U.S. Department of Education data.
Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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