San Diego Miramar College
San Diego, California · Public · 11,271 undergraduates
Of 10 programs with reported earnings, 9 leave graduates out-earning a typical California high-school graduate (about $36,976/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 82 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $1,358 |
| $30k to $48k | $1,662 |
| $48k to $75k | $6,284 |
| $75k to $110k | $10,379 |
| $110k and up | $11,600 |
| All families (average) | $3,337 |
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 | $54,470 | +$17,494 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Associate's Degree | $64,293 | +$27,317 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $105,621 | +$68,645 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Social Sciences, General | Associate's Degree | $46,564 | +$9,588 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Associate's Degree | $51,492 | +$14,516 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Biology, General | Associate's Degree | $48,980 | +$12,004 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $43,285 | +$6,309 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Mathematics | Associate's Degree | $74,221 | +$37,245 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | Associate's Degree | $32,865 | -$4,111 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | Associate's Degree | $50,929 | +$13,953 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 12% of students receive Pell grants · 48% 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.