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. Typical graduates earn $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
ACT Scores
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%.
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
Other Schools in California
California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA · Public
California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA · Public
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA · Public
University of California-San Diego
La Jolla, CA · Public
University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA · Public
University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley, CA · Public
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.
- Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
All school names, logos, and trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Their use on this page is for identification purposes only and does not imply endorsement or affiliation with CollegeHelpGuide.