San Diego City College
San Diego, CA · Public · Associate degree-granting
A public institution in San Diego, California, accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, San Diego City College serves students across multiple degree programs. With 10,441 students, it is a mid-size institution. Graduates earn a median of $38,503 ten years after enrollment, compared to a national median of $40,747. The graduation rate is 27.5%. On the financial side, median graduate debt is $7,689, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 5.01x. The average net price after financial aid is $7,935 per year. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts & Sciences, Psychology, Business Administration & Management, Biology, and Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$38,503
Graduation Rate
27.5%
Median Debt
$7,689
Average Net Price
$7,935
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
2.43x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
5.01x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
10,441
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
60.9%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$1,146
Out-of-State Tuition
$10,002
Pell Grant Rate
23.1%
Federal Loan Rate
1.6%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$7,181
Income $30K–$48K
$8,159
Income $48K–$75K
$10,265
Income $110K+
$17,766
Student Demographics
Women
56.1%
White
22.6%
Black
9.6%
Hispanic
49.7%
Asian
10.2%
Two or More Races
6.2%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
29.6%
Accreditations
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. — Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs (Accredited)
- Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (69)
Associate (38)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $39,081 | 176 |
| Psychology | $37,754 | 96 |
| Business Administration & Management | $51,001 | 81 |
| Biology | $50,465 | 76 |
| Registered Nursing | $113,244 | 47 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | $77,094 | 46 |
| Public Administration | $44,787 | 31 |
| Computer & Information Systems Security | Not reported | 24 |
| Sociology | Not reported | 24 |
| Mental Health Services | Not reported | 24 |
| Design & Applied Arts | Not reported | 23 |
| English Language & Literature | $28,005 | 22 |
| Radio, Television & Film | Not reported | 18 |
| Communications | $60,716 | 17 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | Not reported | 15 |
| Political Science | Not reported | 13 |
| Fine Arts | $71,302 | 12 |
| Mathematics | Not reported | 10 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 10 |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 9 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | Not reported | 9 |
| Ethnic & Gender Studies | Not reported | 8 |
| Anthropology | Not reported | 8 |
| History | Not reported | 8 |
| Engineering | Not reported | 7 |
| Sports & Fitness | Not reported | 7 |
| Audiovisual Communications | Not reported | 6 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Not reported | 6 |
| Economics | Not reported | 6 |
| Agricultural Production | Not reported | 5 |
| Journalism | Not reported | 5 |
| Physics | Not reported | 5 |
| Natural Resources Conservation | Not reported | 4 |
| Philosophy | Not reported | 4 |
| Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications | Not reported | 3 |
| Romance Languages | Not reported | 3 |
| Electrical & Power Transmission | Not reported | 3 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | Not reported | 3 |
Undergraduate Certificate (13)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $44,078 | 135 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | $22,671 | 56 |
| Mental Health Services | $50,949 | 48 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | Not reported | 30 |
| Design & Applied Arts | $63,359 | 27 |
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other | $36,712 | 21 |
| Computer & Information Systems Security | Not reported | 17 |
| Electrical & Power Transmission | Not reported | 9 |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 8 |
| Radio, Television & Film | Not reported | 5 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | Not reported | 5 |
| Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications | Not reported | 3 |
| Machinist | Not reported | 3 |
Show 18 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Equipment Repair | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Ground Transportation | Associate | 2 |
| Visual & Performing Arts | Associate | 2 |
| Dance | Associate | 2 |
| Entrepreneurship | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Entrepreneurship | Associate | 2 |
| Agricultural Production | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other | Associate | 1 |
| Non-Professional Legal Studies | Associate | 1 |
| Sports & Fitness | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Anthropology | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Geography | Associate | 1 |
| Plumbing | Associate | 1 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Business Operations | Associate | 1 |
| Real Estate | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Associate's Nursing & Health Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Biology Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's English Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Visual & Performing Arts Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Communications Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Interdisciplinary Studies Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Public Administration Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Nursing & Health Programs in California
- Highest Earning Associate's Psychology Programs in California
- Highest Earning Associate's Biology Programs in California
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