San Diego Mesa College

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$1,104

2024 Average Net Price

$10,316

After Financial Aid

2024 Enrolled Students

19,212

14.9% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

92.3%

24 Graduates

About

San Diego Mesa College is a higher education institution located in San Diego County, CA. In 2024, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at San Diego Mesa College were General Business Administration & Management (247 degrees awarded), General Psychology (148 degrees), and General Biological Sciences (120 degrees).

In 2024, 1,879 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at San Diego Mesa College. 58.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 41.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (726 degrees), 1.29 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (561 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at San Diego Mesa College is $1,104, which is $−9,491 less than the national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($10,595).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at San Diego Mesa College is $1,104, which is $9,491 less than the national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($10,595).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $10,316.

In 2024, 54% of undergraduate students attending San Diego Mesa College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 2% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$1,104

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at San Diego Mesa College was $1,104. The cost of tuition at San Diego Mesa College is $−9,491 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($10,595).

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

Average Net Price

$10,316

2024 Value

225%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 San Diego Mesa College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $10,316. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of San Diego Mesa College grew by 225%.

This chart compares the average net price of San Diego Mesa 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

$30,736

Room and Board

$938

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at San Diego Mesa College was of $30,736 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 72.8% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $938. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 18.6% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at San Diego Mesa 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 San Diego Mesa College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 3.57% with respect to 2023, when 56% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at San Diego Mesa 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.

Enrollment

San Diego Mesa College had a total enrollment of 19,212 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at San Diego Mesa College is 2,855 students and the part-time enrollment is 16,357. This means that 14.9% of students enrolled at San Diego Mesa College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at San Diego Mesa College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 42% Hispanic or Latino, 28.1% White, 13.1% Asian, 7.8% Two or More Races, 6.87% Black or African American, 0.5% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.271% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at San Diego Mesa College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (23.9%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (19.2%) and White Male (15.5%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

14.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at San Diego Mesa College in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 19,212 students. The full-time enrollment at San Diego Mesa College is 2,855 and the part-time enrollment is 16,357. This means that 14.9% of students enrolled at San Diego Mesa College are enrolled full-time compared with 38.3% at similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

Hispanic or Latino
8,068 enrolled students
White
5,401 enrolled students
Asian
2,513 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at San Diego Mesa College is 42% Hispanic or Latino, 28.1% White, 13.1% Asian, 7.8% Two or More Races, 6.87% Black or African American, 0.5% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.271% 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 Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges is 35% White, 33.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 11.8% 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, 199 students (1.04%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 321 more women than men received degrees from San Diego Mesa College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at San Diego Mesa College is hispanic or latino (726 degrees awarded). There were 1.29 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (561 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at San Diego Mesa College is General Business Administration & Management (247 degrees awarded), followed by General Psychology (148 degrees) and General Biological Sciences (120 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at San Diego Mesa College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Language & Linguistics (50 degrees awarded), Math & Statistics (42 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (118 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 San Diego Mesa College are Elementary & middle school teachers (136,470 people), Other managers (105,895 people), Secondary school teachers (99,249 people), Postsecondary teachers (90,282 people), and Software developers (87,691 people).

The most specialized majors at San Diego Mesa College in 2024 are Language & Linguistics (50 degrees awarded), Math & Statistics (42 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (118 degrees), Communication Technologies (12 degrees), and Human Sciences (38 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Agents & business managers of artists, performers, & athletes

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at San Diego Mesa College are Agents & business managers of artists, performers, & athletes, Surgeons, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at San Diego Mesa College are Language & Linguistics (50 degrees awarded), Math & Statistics (42 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (118 degrees), Communication Technologies (12 degrees), and Human Sciences (38 degrees) (as of 2024).

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 San Diego Mesa College are Elementary & secondary schools (349,762 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (179,535 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (148,333 people), Computer Systems Design (138,229 people), and Insurance carriers (57,573 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2024)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
159 degrees awarded
Dental Assisting
22 degrees awarded
Electroneurodiagnostic Technician
14 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at San Diego Mesa College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 159 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at San Diego Mesa College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

779

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

1,100

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 779 degrees were awarded to men at San Diego Mesa College, which is 0.708 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,100).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 132 degrees were awarded to men at San Diego Mesa College in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.13 times more than the 117 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 179 degrees were awarded to men at San Diego Mesa College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.69 times more than the 106 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

23%

150% Completion Time

In 2015, 5% of students graduating from San Diego Mesa College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 23% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 32% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate/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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

Hispanic or Latino
726 degrees awarded
White
561 degrees awarded
Asian
291 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at San Diego Mesa College is hispanic or latino (726 degrees awarded). There were 1.29 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (561 degrees).

1.81% of degree recipients (34 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

Hispanic or Latino Female
476 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
460 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
454 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at San Diego Mesa College is hispanic or latino female (476 degrees awarded). There were 1.03 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (460 degrees).

Operations

In 2024, San Diego Mesa College had a total salary expenditure of 164M. San Diego Mesa College employs 204 Instructors. Most academics at San Diego Mesa College are Female Instructor (115), and Male Instructor (89).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at San Diego Mesa College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 131 employees, Management, with 25 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 12 employees.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$3.3M - Federal
$28.3M - State
$131k - Local

As of 2024, San Diego Mesa College received $3.3M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $28.3M from state grants and contracts, and $131k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$71.6M

2024 Salaries

11.3%

growth from 2023

In 2024, San Diego Mesa College paid a median of $71.6M in salaries, which represents 43.7% of their overall expenditure ($164M) and a 11.3% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 9.26% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 1.54% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$23.2M

Instructional Salaries

204

Number of Employees

In 2024, San Diego Mesa College paid a total of $23.2M to 204 employees working as instructors, which represents 32.4% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $744k (3.92%) for similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at San Diego Mesa College were Office and Administrative Support with 131 employees, Management with 25 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 12 employees.

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