San Diego Miramar College

www.sdmiramar.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$1,104

2021 Average Net Price

$7,880

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

1.89%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

13,101

12.9% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

43.5%

324 Graduates

About

San Diego Miramar College is a higher education institution located in San Diego County, CA. In 2021, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at San Diego Miramar College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (315 degrees awarded), Paralegal (40 degrees), and Airframe Mechanics & Aircraft Maintenance Technology (7 degrees).

In 2021, 1,722 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at San Diego Miramar College. 55.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 44.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (540 degrees), 1.03 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (525 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at San Diego Miramar College is $1,104, which is $−6,864 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at San Diego Miramar College is $1,104, which is $−6,864 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $7,880.

In 2021, 33% of undergraduate students attending San Diego Miramar College received financial aid through grants.

Tuition Costs

$1,104

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at San Diego Miramar College was $1,104. The cost of tuition at San Diego Miramar College is $−6,864 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

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

Average Net Price

$7,880

2021 Value

13.1%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 San Diego Miramar College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $7,880. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of San Diego Miramar College grew by 13.1%.

This chart compares the average net price of San Diego Miramar 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

$16,580

Room and Board

$1,970

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at San Diego Miramar College was of $16,580 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 9.92% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,970. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

33%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

33% of undergraduate students at San Diego Miramar College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 6.45% with respect to 2020, when 31% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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

1.89%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at San Diego Miramar College was 1.89%, which represents 3 out of the 159 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

San Diego Miramar College had a total enrollment of 13,101 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at San Diego Miramar College is 1,690 students and the part-time enrollment is 11,411. This means that 12.9% of students enrolled at San Diego Miramar College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at San Diego Miramar College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 33.1% White, 31.2% Hispanic or Latino, 20% Asian, 7.5% Two or More Races, 4.79% Black or African American, 0.572% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.282% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at San Diego Miramar College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (20.4%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (17.7%) and Asian Male (14.3%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

12.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at San Diego Miramar College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 13,101 students. The full-time enrollment at San Diego Miramar College is 1,690 and the part-time enrollment is 11,411. This means that 12.9% of students enrolled at San Diego Miramar College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.5% at similar Associates Colleges.

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

Retention Rate over Time

74%

2021 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 San Diego Miramar College was 74%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), San Diego Miramar College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
4,334 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
4,087 enrolled students
Asian
2,624 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at San Diego Miramar College is 33.1% White, 31.2% Hispanic or Latino, 20% Asian, 7.5% Two or More Races, 4.79% Black or African American, 0.572% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.282% 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 44.1% White, 26.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.5% 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, 308 students (2.35%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 198 more women than men received degrees from San Diego Miramar College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at San Diego Miramar College is white (540 degrees awarded). There were 1.03 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (525 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at San Diego Miramar College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (315 degrees awarded), followed by Paralegal (40 degrees) and Airframe Mechanics & Aircraft Maintenance Technology (7 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at San Diego Miramar College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Legal (86 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (69 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (100 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Police officers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at San Diego Miramar College are Police officers (128,693 people), Other managers (109,257 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (95,680 people), Software developers (83,554 people), and Postsecondary teachers (61,731 people).

The most specialized majors at San Diego Miramar College in 2021 are Legal (86 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (69 degrees), Engineering Technologies (100 degrees), Protective Services (161 degrees), and Math & Statistics (52 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at San Diego Miramar College are Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, Surgeons, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at San Diego Miramar College are Legal (86 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (69 degrees), Engineering Technologies (100 degrees), Protective Services (161 degrees), and Math & Statistics (52 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Justice, public order, & safety activities

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at San Diego Miramar College are Justice, public order, & safety activities (316,138 people), Elementary & secondary schools (226,963 people), Computer Systems Design (126,069 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (121,859 people), and Insurance carriers (71,179 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 Miramar College.

Most Common (2021)

General Business Administration & Management
205 degrees awarded
Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration
118 degrees awarded
General Social Sciences
103 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at San Diego Miramar College was General Business Administration & Management with 205 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

762

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

960

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 762 degrees were awarded to men at San Diego Miramar College, which is 0.794 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (960).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 139 degrees were awarded to men at San Diego Miramar College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.785 times less than the 177 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 177 degrees were awarded to men at San Diego Miramar College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.27 times more than the 139 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

20%

100% Completion Time

42%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 20% of students graduating from San Diego Miramar College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 42% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 47% 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.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (62.9%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at San Diego Miramar College is Female and Asian (62.9% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0.926% of graduates (3 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
540 degrees awarded
Asian
525 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
430 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at San Diego Miramar College is white (540 degrees awarded). There were 1.03 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (525 degrees).

1.51% of degree recipients (26 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Asian Female
301 degrees awarded
White Female
280 degrees awarded
White Male
260 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at San Diego Miramar College is asian female (301 degrees awarded). There were 1.07 times more asian female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (280 degrees).

Operations

San Diego Miramar College employs 117 Instructors. Most academics at San Diego Miramar College are Male Instructor (64), and Female Instructor (53).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at San Diego Miramar College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 93 employees, Management, with 19 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 3 employees.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$1.94M - Federal
$7.44M - State
$597k - Local

As of 2021, San Diego Miramar College received $1.94M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $7.44M from state grants and contracts, and $597k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$37M

2021 Salaries

2.04%

decline from 2020

In 2021, San Diego Miramar College paid a median of $37M in salaries, a 2.04% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.4M (41.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$11.4M

Instructional Salaries

117

Number of Employees

In 2021, San Diego Miramar College paid a total of $11.4M to 117 employees working as instructors, which represents 30.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.1M (31.2%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

117 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

93 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at San Diego Miramar College was Instructor with 117 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at San Diego Miramar College were Office and Administrative Support with 93 employees, Management with 19 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 3 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Instructor
Female Instructor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at San Diego Miramar College was Male Instructor with 64 employees, and Female Instructor with 53 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at San Diego Miramar College.