San Diego Miramar College
A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and in-state California residents. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 11,271 students.
About This School
San Diego Miramar College is a public institution located in San Diego, California with approximately 11,271 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $3,337 per year. The graduation rate is 48%, and the typical graduate earns $44,400 within 10 years of enrollment.
San Diego Miramar 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).
This is a solid, low-risk option for students looking to start affordably — median debt at graduation is just $6,750, which is genuinely low compared to most institutions. The concern worth noting is that median earnings of $44,400 a decade after enrollment are modest, so your long-term outcome will depend heavily on whether you transfer to a four-year school or pursue one of the college's stronger vocational and technical programs. Worth considering as a launching pad, but go in with a clear plan for where you're headed next.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Admissions
SAT Scores
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 12% 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.
San Diego Miramar College graduates earn most above the national rate in Business Administration, Management and Operations ($64,293 vs $48,733 nationally), and most below it in Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians ($50,929 vs $69,017).
| Major | Grads | Here | National | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 194 | $64,293 | $48,733 | +$15,560 |
| Social Sciences, General | 85 | $46,564 | $43,146 | +$3,418 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 65 | $51,492 | $46,706 | +$4,786 |
| Biology, General | 62 | $48,980 | $44,758 | +$4,222 |
| Mathematics | 37 | $74,221 | $59,929 | +$14,292 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 14 | $32,865 | $34,184 | −$1,319 |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | 8 | $50,929 | $69,017 | −$18,088 |
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 (11,271 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
San Diego Miramar College
10440 Black Mountain Rd
San Diego, CA 92126-2999
Official Links
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does San Diego Miramar College cost?
The average net price at San Diego Miramar College is about $3,337 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 San Diego Miramar College?
San Diego Miramar College has a graduation rate of 48%, 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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