San Diego Mesa College
A good fit for students who want a large campus community and in-state California residents. graduation rate is below 40%. a public school with 15,899 students.
About This School
San Diego Mesa College is a public institution located in San Diego, California with approximately 15,899 undergraduate students enrolled. In-state tuition is $1,150 per year. The graduation rate is 34%, and the typical graduate earns $43,100 within 10 years of enrollment.
San Diego Mesa College is a public community college in San Diego, California. It is part of San Diego Community College District and the California Community Colleges system. The college is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC).
The numbers tell a mixed story here: median debt at graduation is a very manageable $4,725 — among the lowest you'll find anywhere — but the 34% graduation rate means a lot of students start without finishing, so you'll need to be intentional about staying on track. Median earnings of $43,100 a decade out are modest, making this a better fit if you're planning to transfer to a four-year school than if you're treating it as a final credential. Worth considering if you want an affordable entry point into higher education in San Diego, but come with a clear plan and use advising resources early.
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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 (15,899 undergraduates).
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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.
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