MiraCosta College

www.miracosta.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$1,104

2023 Average Net Price

$7,972

After Financial Aid

2022 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

11,707

37.2% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

95.7%

22 Graduates

About

MiraCosta College is a higher education institution located in San Diego County, CA. In 2023, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at MiraCosta College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (409 degrees awarded), Accounting Technology & Bookkeeping (27 degrees), and Biomedical Technology (25 degrees).

In 2023, 3,401 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at MiraCosta College. 64.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 35.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (1,447 degrees), 1.15 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (1,253 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at MiraCosta College is $1,104, which is $−7,149 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2022 the default rate for borrower's at MiraCosta College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 206 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at MiraCosta College is $1,104, which is $7,149 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $7,972.

In 2023, 54% of undergraduate students attending MiraCosta College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 2% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$1,104

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at MiraCosta College was $1,104. The cost of tuition at MiraCosta College is $−7,149 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

This chart compares the tuition costs of MiraCosta College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$7,972

2023 Value

9.49%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 MiraCosta College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $7,972. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of MiraCosta College grew by 9.49%.

This chart compares the average net price of MiraCosta College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$22,572

Room and Board

$1,152

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at MiraCosta College was of $22,572 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 49.6% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,152. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 41.6% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at MiraCosta College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

54%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

54% of undergraduate students at MiraCosta College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 3.85% with respect to 2022, when 52% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at MiraCosta College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2022 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2022 the default rate for borrower's at MiraCosta College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 206 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

MiraCosta College had a total enrollment of 11,707 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at MiraCosta College is 4,355 students and the part-time enrollment is 7,352. This means that 37.2% of students enrolled at MiraCosta College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at MiraCosta College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 42.7% Hispanic or Latino, 35.3% White, 7.38% Asian, 6.69% Two or More Races, 3.44% Black or African American, 0.692% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.384% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at MiraCosta College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (25.4%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (19%) and White Female (16.7%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

37.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at MiraCosta College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 11,707 students. The full-time enrollment at MiraCosta College is 4,355 and the part-time enrollment is 7,352. This means that 37.2% of students enrolled at MiraCosta College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.3% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at MiraCosta College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

86%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at MiraCosta College was 86%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), MiraCosta College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at MiraCosta College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
4,994 enrolled students
White
4,138 enrolled students
Asian
864 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at MiraCosta College is 42.7% Hispanic or Latino, 35.3% White, 7.38% Asian, 6.69% Two or More Races, 3.44% Black or African American, 0.692% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.384% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.7% White, 28.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.6% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 309 students (2.64%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 975 more women than men received degrees from MiraCosta College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at MiraCosta College is hispanic or latino (1,447 degrees awarded). There were 1.15 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (1,253 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at MiraCosta College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (409 degrees awarded), followed by Accounting Technology & Bookkeeping (27 degrees) and Biomedical Technology (25 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at MiraCosta College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Human Sciences (172 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,388 degrees), and Communication Technologies (40 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at MiraCosta College are Elementary & middle school teachers (134,650 people), Other managers (104,441 people), Software developers (60,814 people), Registered nurses (44,884 people), and Secondary school teachers (43,728 people).

The most specialized majors at MiraCosta College in 2023 are Human Sciences (172 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,388 degrees), Communication Technologies (40 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (260 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (114 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at MiraCosta College are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Agents & business managers of artists, performers, & athletes, Skincare specialists, and Correspondence clerks & order clerks

The most specialized majors at MiraCosta College are Human Sciences (172 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,388 degrees), Communication Technologies (40 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (260 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (114 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at MiraCosta College are Elementary & secondary schools (294,175 people), uninformed (200,427 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (136,096 people), Computer Systems Design (104,180 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (103,350 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by MiraCosta College.

Most Common (2023)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
368 degrees awarded
Biological & Physical Sciences
250 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
180 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at MiraCosta College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 368 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at MiraCosta College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,213

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

2,188

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 1,213 degrees were awarded to men at MiraCosta College, which is 0.554 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (2,188).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at MiraCosta College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 481 degrees were awarded to men at MiraCosta College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.588 times less than the 818 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 818 degrees were awarded to men at MiraCosta College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.7 times more than the 481 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

12%

100% Completion Time

31%

150% Completion Time

In 2016, 12% of students graduating from MiraCosta College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 31% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 40% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at MiraCosta College is Female and White (100% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (74.3%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
1,447 degrees awarded
White
1,253 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
232 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at MiraCosta College is hispanic or latino (1,447 degrees awarded). There were 1.15 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (1,253 degrees).

2.03% of degree recipients (69 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Hispanic or Latino Female
956 degrees awarded
White Female
808 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
491 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at MiraCosta College is hispanic or latino female (956 degrees awarded). There were 1.18 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (808 degrees).

Operations

MiraCosta College employs 154 Instructors. Most academics at MiraCosta College are Female Instructor (82), and Male Instructor (72).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at MiraCosta College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 77 employees, Business and Financial Operations, with 63 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 63 employees.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$5.3M - Federal
$35.1M - State
$176k - Local

As of 2023, MiraCosta College received $5.3M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $35.1M from state grants and contracts, and $176k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$96.1M

2023 Salaries

1.46%

growth from 2022

In 2023, MiraCosta College paid a median of $96.1M in salaries, a 1.46% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 6.02% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 0.76% growth between 2020 and 2021.

Instructional Salaries

$23M

Instructional Salaries

154

Number of Employees

In 2023, MiraCosta College paid a total of $23M to 154 employees working as instructors, which represents 23.9% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $731k (4.21%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

154 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

77 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at MiraCosta College was Instructor with 154 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at MiraCosta College were Office and Administrative Support with 77 employees, Business and Financial Operations with 63 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 63 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at MiraCosta College was Female Instructor with 82 employees, and Male Instructor with 72 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at MiraCosta College.

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