San Diego Mesa College
San Diego, California · Public · 16,098 undergraduates
Of 14 programs with reported earnings, 13 leave graduates out-earning a typical California high-school graduate (about $36,976/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 116 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $3,842 |
| $30k to $48k | $5,316 |
| $48k to $75k | $8,883 |
| $75k to $110k | $13,576 |
| $110k and up | $13,977 |
| All families (average) | $5,814 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Associate's Degree | $59,220 | +$22,244 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $49,676 | +$12,700 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Psychology, General | Associate's Degree | $48,650 | +$11,674 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Biology, General | Associate's Degree | $49,919 | +$12,943 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | Associate's Degree | $51,936 | +$14,960 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate's Degree | $44,652 | +$7,676 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Associate's Degree | $50,872 | +$13,896 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Communication and Media Studies | Associate's Degree | $56,321 | +$19,345 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate's Degree | $57,592 | +$20,616 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Mathematics | Associate's Degree | $62,616 | +$25,640 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Sociology | Associate's Degree | $46,618 | +$9,642 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| English Language and Literature, General | Associate's Degree | $41,826 | +$4,850 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | Associate's Degree | $53,912 | +$16,936 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | Associate's Degree | $36,098 | -$878 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 16% of students receive Pell grants · 35% 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.