San Diego Miramar College

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$1,104

2024 Average Net Price

$8,066

After Financial Aid

2024 Enrolled Students

14,257

11.4% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

48.5%

223 Graduates

About

San Diego Miramar College is a higher education institution located in San Diego County, CA. In 2024, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at San Diego Miramar College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (316 degrees awarded), Paralegal (30 degrees), and Fire Prevention & Safety Technology (11 degrees).

In 2024, 1,899 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at San Diego Miramar College. 46.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 53.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was asian (559 degrees), 1.03 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (544 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at San Diego Miramar College is $1,104, which is $−7,056 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at San Diego Miramar College is $1,104, which is $7,056 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $8,066.

In 2024, 45% of undergraduate students attending San Diego Miramar College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 1% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$1,104

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at San Diego Miramar College was $1,104. The cost of tuition at San Diego Miramar College is $−7,056 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

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

Average Net Price

$8,066

2024 Value

201%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 San Diego Miramar College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $8,066. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of San Diego Miramar College grew by 201%.

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

$30,736

Room and Board

$938

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at San Diego Miramar 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 Miramar College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

45%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

45% of undergraduate students at San Diego Miramar College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2023, when 45% 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.

Enrollment

San Diego Miramar College had a total enrollment of 14,257 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at San Diego Miramar College is 1,620 students and the part-time enrollment is 12,637. This means that 11.4% 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 31.9% Hispanic or Latino, 31% White, 20.2% Asian, 8.91% Two or More Races, 5.7% Black or African American, 0.47% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.231% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at San Diego Miramar College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (21.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (17.9%) and Asian Male (13.9%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

11.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at San Diego Miramar College in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 14,257 students. The full-time enrollment at San Diego Miramar College is 1,620 and the part-time enrollment is 12,637. This means that 11.4% of students enrolled at San Diego Miramar College are enrolled full-time compared with 31.9% 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

72%

2024 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 72%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), 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 (2024)

Hispanic or Latino
4,551 enrolled students
White
4,425 enrolled students
Asian
2,876 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at San Diego Miramar College is 31.9% Hispanic or Latino, 31% White, 20.2% Asian, 8.91% Two or More Races, 5.7% Black or African American, 0.47% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.231% 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 41.3% White, 28.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% 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 (1.4%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 131 fewer 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 asian (559 degrees awarded). There were 1.03 times more asian recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (544 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at San Diego Miramar College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (316 degrees awarded), followed by Paralegal (30 degrees) and Fire Prevention & Safety Technology (11 degrees).

In 2024, 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 Mechanical Technologies (245 degrees awarded), Math & Statistics (51 degrees), and Human Sciences (55 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Software developers

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 Software developers (135,990 people), Other managers (131,233 people), Postsecondary teachers (127,432 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (82,722 people), and Secondary school teachers (82,252 people).

The most specialized majors at San Diego Miramar College in 2024 are Mechanical Technologies (245 degrees awarded), Math & Statistics (51 degrees), Human Sciences (55 degrees), Engineering Technologies (89 degrees), and Physical Sciences (45 degrees) (as of 2024).

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 San Diego Miramar College are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Physicians, and Actuaries

The most specialized majors at San Diego Miramar College are Mechanical Technologies (245 degrees awarded), Math & Statistics (51 degrees), Human Sciences (55 degrees), Engineering Technologies (89 degrees), and Physical Sciences (45 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 Miramar College are Elementary & secondary schools (234,399 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (230,556 people), Computer Systems Design (176,765 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (118,274 people), and Scientific research & development services (84,256 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 (2024)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
316 degrees awarded
Paralegal
30 degrees awarded
Fire Prevention & Safety Technology
11 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at San Diego Miramar College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 316 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,015

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

884

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 1,015 degrees were awarded to men at San Diego Miramar College, which is 1.15 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (884).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 156 degrees were awarded to men at San Diego Miramar College in Automobile Mechanics Technology. There were no female recipients with the same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 165 degrees were awarded to men at San Diego Miramar College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.08 times more than the 153 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

27%

100% Completion Time

48%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 27% 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, 48% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 53% 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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

Asian
559 degrees awarded
White
544 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
530 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at San Diego Miramar College is asian (559 degrees awarded). There were 1.03 times more asian recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (544 degrees).

1.21% of degree recipients (23 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Male
459 degrees awarded
White Male
435 degrees awarded
White Female
330 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at San Diego Miramar College is white male (459 degrees awarded). There were 1.06 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (435 degrees).

Operations

In 2024, San Diego Miramar College had a total salary expenditure of 104M. San Diego Miramar College employs 129 Instructors. Most academics at San Diego Miramar College are Female Instructor (66), and Male Instructor (63).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at San Diego Miramar College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 88 employees, Management, with 24 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 4 employees.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$2.1M - Federal
$18M - State
$83.2k - Local

As of 2024, San Diego Miramar College received $2.1M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $18M from state grants and contracts, and $83.2k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$46.4M

2024 Salaries

9.54%

growth from 2023

In 2024, San Diego Miramar College paid a median of $46.4M in salaries, which represents 44.5% of their overall expenditure ($104M) and a 9.54% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 11% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 3.33% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$14.3M

Instructional Salaries

129

Number of Employees

In 2024, San Diego Miramar College paid a total of $14.3M to 129 employees working as instructors, which represents 30.9% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $720k (4.04%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at San Diego Miramar College were Office and Administrative Support with 88 employees, Management with 24 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 4 employees.

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