San Diego City College
San Diego, California · Public · 10,441 undergraduates
Of 15 programs with reported earnings, 12 leave graduates out-earning a typical California high-school graduate (about $36,976/yr) and 3 fall short. Another 106 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $7,181 |
| $30k to $48k | $8,159 |
| $48k to $75k | $10,265 |
| $75k to $110k | $15,594 |
| $110k and up | $17,766 |
| All families (average) | $7,935 |
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 | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $44,078 | +$7,102 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate's Degree | $39,081 | +$2,105 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Biology, General | Associate's Degree | $50,465 | +$13,489 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Psychology, General | Associate's Degree | $37,754 | +$778 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Associate's Degree | $51,001 | +$14,025 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | Associate's Degree | $77,094 | +$40,118 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Human Services, General | Associate's Degree | $44,787 | +$7,811 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $50,949 | +$13,973 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Communication and Media Studies | Associate's Degree | $60,716 | +$23,740 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Design and Applied Arts | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $63,359 | +$26,383 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $36,712 | -$264 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $22,671 | -$14,305 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| English Language and Literature, General | Associate's Degree | $28,005 | -$8,971 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Fine and Studio Arts | Associate's Degree | $71,302 | +$34,326 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $113,244 | +$76,268 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 23% of students receive Pell grants · 30% 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.