Del Mar College
Corpus Christi, Texas · Public · 9,501 undergraduates
Of 14 programs with reported earnings, 13 leave graduates out-earning a typical Texas high-school graduate (about $34,809/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 87 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $2,541 |
| $30k to $48k | $2,500 |
| $48k to $75k | $5,823 |
| $75k to $110k | $7,947 |
| $110k and up | $12,845 |
| All families (average) | $3,399 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate's Degree | $47,511 | +$12,702 | clears the bar | $5,250 | 0.4 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $78,877 | +$44,068 | clears the bar | $7,000 | 0.2 yrs |
| Precision Metal Working | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $57,598 | +$22,789 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Physical Science Technologies/Technicians | Associate's Degree | $98,153 | +$63,344 | clears the bar | $5,375 | 0.1 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Associate's Degree | $49,598 | +$14,789 | clears the bar | $4,700 | 0.3 yrs |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate's Degree | $64,849 | +$30,040 | clears the bar | $3,500 | 0.1 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Associate's Degree | $53,377 | +$18,568 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate's Degree | $48,674 | +$13,865 | clears the bar | $5,085 | 0.4 yrs |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate's Degree | $63,265 | +$28,456 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Management Information Systems and Services | Associate's Degree | $67,372 | +$32,563 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $24,291 | -$10,518 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Precision Metal Working | Associate's Degree | $79,303 | +$44,494 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians | Associate's Degree | $65,106 | +$30,297 | clears the bar | $5,250 | 0.2 yrs |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Associate's Degree | $46,512 | +$11,703 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 34% of students receive Pell grants · 11% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.