MiraCosta College

Oceanside, CA · Public · Bachelor degree-granting

MiraCosta College is a public institution in Oceanside, California, accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges. With 10,278 students, it is a mid-size institution. Graduates earn a median of $43,845 ten years after enrollment, which is 8% above the national median of $40,747. In terms of completion, the graduation rate is 41.1%. Regarding affordability, median graduate debt is $9,000, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 4.87x. The average net price after financial aid is $7,339 per year. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts & Sciences, Biological and Physical Sciences, Business Administration & Management, Psychology, and Human Development & Family Studies.

Key Outcomes

Median Earnings (10yr)
$43,845
Graduation Rate
41.1%
Median Debt
$9,000
Average Net Price
$7,339
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
5.97x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
4.87x

Admissions & Enrollment

Total Enrollment
10,278
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
90.9%

Cost

In-State Tuition
$1,158
Out-of-State Tuition
$9,750
Pell Grant Rate
27.4%
Federal Loan Rate
2.3%

Net Cost by Family Income

Income $0–$30K
$6,535
Income $30K–$48K
$5,560
Income $48K–$75K
$9,222
Income $110K+
$12,855

Student Demographics

Women
61.1%
White
33.4%
Black
3.6%
Hispanic
44.7%
Asian
7.0%
Two or More Races
7.0%

Student Loan Performance

Repayment Rate (3yr)
44.5%

Accreditations

Programs (94)

Bachelor (1)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians Not reported 19

Associate (44)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Liberal Arts & Sciences Not reported 457
Biological and Physical Sciences Not reported 250
Business Administration & Management Not reported 183
Psychology Not reported 125
Human Development & Family Studies Not reported 59
Registered Nursing Not reported 50
Communications Not reported 39
Sociology Not reported 39
Special Education Not reported 32
Accounting Not reported 30
Health Services Administration Not reported 23
Criminal Justice & Corrections Not reported 22
Computer Science Not reported 21
English Language & Literature Not reported 21
Mathematics Not reported 20
Computer Software Engineering Not reported 18
Romance Languages Not reported 18
Fine Arts Not reported 17
Entrepreneurship Not reported 17
Biology Not reported 16
Audiovisual Communications Not reported 14
Computer & Information Systems Security Not reported 14
Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians Not reported 13
Computer & Information Sciences Not reported 12
Political Science Not reported 12
Radio, Television & Film Not reported 11
History Not reported 11
Computer Programming Not reported 10
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians Not reported 10
Behavioral Sciences Not reported 10
General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations Not reported 10
Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Not reported 8
Teacher Education Not reported 7
Drama & Theater Arts Not reported 7
Music Not reported 6
Architectural Technology Not reported 5
Foods, Nutrition & Wellness Not reported 5
Hospitality Management Not reported 5
Anthropology Not reported 4
Applied Horticulture Not reported 3
East Asian Languages Not reported 3
Visual & Performing Arts Not reported 3
Public Health Not reported 3
Practical Nursing Not reported 3

Undergraduate Certificate (32)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Liberal Arts & Sciences Not reported 931
Human Development & Family Studies Not reported 108
Sports & Fitness Not reported 67
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Not reported 59
Accounting Not reported 55
Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians Not reported 54
Business Administration & Management Not reported 41
Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Not reported 39
Health Services Administration Not reported 39
Computer & Information Systems Security Not reported 33
Computer Software Engineering Not reported 26
Audiovisual Communications Not reported 24
Entrepreneurship Not reported 24
Health Services Not reported 22
Computer & Information Sciences Not reported 20
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians Not reported 18
Practical Nursing Not reported 17
Romance Languages Not reported 15
Radio, Television & Film Not reported 14
Computer Programming Not reported 14
Business Not reported 14
Taxation Not reported 12
Hospitality Management Not reported 11
General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations Not reported 10
Special Education Not reported 7
Legal Studies Not reported 7
Criminal Justice & Corrections Not reported 7
Applied Horticulture Not reported 6
Architectural Technology Not reported 5
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications Not reported 5
Culinary Arts and Related Services Not reported 4
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other Not reported 3
Show 17 additional programs with limited data
Program Level Completers
Graphic Communications Undergraduate Certificate 2
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications Associate 2
Non-Professional Legal Studies Associate 2
Visual & Performing Arts Undergraduate Certificate 2
Dance Associate 2
Drama & Theater Arts Undergraduate Certificate 2
Music Undergraduate Certificate 2
Business Operations Undergraduate Certificate 2
Landscape Architecture Undergraduate Certificate 1
Landscape Architecture Associate 1
Ethnic & Gender Studies Associate 1
Culinary Arts and Related Services Associate 1
Education Associate 1
East Asian Languages Undergraduate Certificate 1
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other Undergraduate Certificate 1
Design & Applied Arts Undergraduate Certificate 1
Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services Undergraduate Certificate 1

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