San Diego Miramar College (122384)

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$1,104

2022 Average Net Price

$8,618

After Financial Aid

2019 Default Rate

1.89%

on Student Loans

2022 Enrolled Students

13,062

14.1% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

40%

322 Graduates

About

San Diego Miramar College (122384) is a higher education institution located in San Diego County, CA. In 2022, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at San Diego Miramar College (122384) were Liberal Arts & Sciences (311 degrees awarded), Paralegal (26 degrees), and Fire Prevention & Safety Technology (8 degrees).

In 2022, 1,813 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at San Diego Miramar College (122384). 51.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 48.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (557 degrees), 1.08 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (518 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at San Diego Miramar College (122384) is $1,104, which is $−7,008 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,112).

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at San Diego Miramar College (122384) was 1.89%, corresponding to 3 out of the 159 total borrowers.

Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at San Diego Miramar College (122384) is $1,104, which is $7,008 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,112).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $8,618.

In 2022, 25% of undergraduate students attending San Diego Miramar College (122384) received financial aid through grants.

Tuition Costs

$1,104

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at San Diego Miramar College (122384) was $1,104. The cost of tuition at San Diego Miramar College (122384) is $−7,008 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,112).

This chart compares the tuition costs of San Diego Miramar College (122384) (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$8,618

2022 Value

9.37%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 San Diego Miramar College (122384) had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $8,618. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of San Diego Miramar College (122384) grew by 9.37%.

This chart compares the average net price of San Diego Miramar College (122384) (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$17,254

Room and Board

$1,126

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at San Diego Miramar College (122384) was of $17,254 in 2022. The cost of room and board increased by 4.07% between 2021 and 2022.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,126. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 42.8% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at San Diego Miramar College (122384) (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

25%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

25% of undergraduate students at San Diego Miramar College (122384) received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a decline of 24.2% with respect to 2021, when 33% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at San Diego Miramar College (122384) (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

1.89%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at San Diego Miramar College (122384) was 1.89%, which represents 3 out of the 159 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

San Diego Miramar College (122384) had a total enrollment of 13,062 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at San Diego Miramar College (122384) is 1,837 students and the part-time enrollment is 11,225. This means that 14.1% of students enrolled at San Diego Miramar College (122384) are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at San Diego Miramar College (122384), both undergraduate and graduate, is 32.1% White, 31.5% Hispanic or Latino, 20.2% Asian, 7.93% Two or More Races, 5.61% Black or African American, 0.544% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.26% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at San Diego Miramar College (122384) in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (21.1%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (18.9%) and Asian Male (14.2%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

14.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at San Diego Miramar College (122384) in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 13,062 students. The full-time enrollment at San Diego Miramar College (122384) is 1,837 and the part-time enrollment is 11,225. This means that 14.1% of students enrolled at San Diego Miramar College (122384) are enrolled full-time compared with N/A% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at San Diego Miramar College (122384) (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

70%

2022 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at San Diego Miramar College (122384) was 70%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (62%), San Diego Miramar College (122384) had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at San Diego Miramar College (122384) (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
4,192 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
4,112 enrolled students
Asian
2,639 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at San Diego Miramar College (122384) is 32.1% White, 31.5% Hispanic or Latino, 20.2% Asian, 7.93% Two or More Races, 5.61% Black or African American, 0.544% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.26% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 42.9% White, 27.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.5% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 224 students (1.71%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2022, 49 more women than men received degrees from San Diego Miramar College (122384). The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at San Diego Miramar College (122384) is white (557 degrees awarded). There were 1.08 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (518 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at San Diego Miramar College (122384) is Liberal Arts & Sciences (311 degrees awarded), followed by Paralegal (26 degrees) and Fire Prevention & Safety Technology (8 degrees).

In 2022, the most specialized majors across all degree types at San Diego Miramar College (122384), meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Protective Services (324 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (106 degrees), and Legal (64 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at San Diego Miramar College (122384) are Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (357,955 people), Other managers (329,665 people), Postsecondary teachers (169,925 people), Police officers (169,801 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (143,299 people).

The most specialized majors at San Diego Miramar College (122384) in 2022 are Protective Services (324 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (106 degrees), Legal (64 degrees), Physical Sciences (44 degrees), and Social Sciences (169 degrees) (as of 2022).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at San Diego Miramar College (122384) are Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Surgeons, Physicians, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, and Photographic process workers & processing machine operators

The most specialized majors at San Diego Miramar College (122384) are Protective Services (324 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (106 degrees), Legal (64 degrees), Physical Sciences (44 degrees), and Social Sciences (169 degrees) (as of 2022).

Common Industries by Major

Justice, public order, & safety activities

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at San Diego Miramar College (122384) are Justice, public order, & safety activities (474,770 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (366,054 people), Elementary & secondary schools (362,112 people), Legal services (306,129 people), and Computer Systems Design (263,932 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by San Diego Miramar College (122384).

Most Common (2022)

General Business Administration & Management
184 degrees awarded
General Social Sciences
101 degrees awarded
Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration
96 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common associates degree concentration at San Diego Miramar College (122384) was General Business Administration & Management with 184 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at San Diego Miramar College (122384) according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

882

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

931

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 882 degrees were awarded to men at San Diego Miramar College (122384), which is 0.947 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (931).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at San Diego Miramar College (122384) by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 139 degrees were awarded to men at San Diego Miramar College (122384) in Criminal Justice - Police Science, which is 3.39 times more than the 41 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 178 degrees were awarded to men at San Diego Miramar College (122384) in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.33 times more than the 134 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

23%

100% Completion Time

44%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 23% of students graduating from San Diego Miramar College (122384) completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 44% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 49% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Two or More Races Female

Highest Graduation Rate (54.5%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at San Diego Miramar College (122384) is Female and Two or More Races (54.5% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 2.17% of graduates (7 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
557 degrees awarded
Asian
518 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
481 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at San Diego Miramar College (122384) is white (557 degrees awarded). There were 1.08 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (518 degrees).

1.43% of degree recipients (26 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

Asian Female
279 degrees awarded
White Male
279 degrees awarded
White Female
278 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at San Diego Miramar College (122384) is asian female (279 degrees awarded). There were 1 times more asian female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (279 degrees).

Operations

San Diego Miramar College (122384) employs 124 Instructors. Most academics at San Diego Miramar College (122384) are Male Instructor (66), and Female Instructor (58).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at San Diego Miramar College (122384) are: Office and Administrative Support, with 89 employees, Management, with 23 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 3 employees.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$1.64M - Federal
$19.1M - State
$668k - Local

As of 2022, San Diego Miramar College (122384) received $1.64M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $19.1M from state grants and contracts, and $668k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$38.2M

2022 Salaries

3.33%

growth from 2021

In 2022, San Diego Miramar College (122384) paid a median of $38.2M in salaries, a 3.33% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.04% decline between 2020 and 2021, and a 1.95% decline between 2019 and 2020.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (40.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$12.4M

Instructional Salaries

124

Number of Employees

In 2022, San Diego Miramar College (122384) paid a total of $12.4M to 124 employees working as instructors, which represents 32.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.35M (31.8%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

124 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

89 Employees

In 2022, the most common positions for instructional staff at San Diego Miramar College (122384) was Instructor with 124 employees.

In 2022, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at San Diego Miramar College (122384) were Office and Administrative Support with 89 employees, Management with 23 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 3 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2022)

Male Instructor
Female Instructor

In 2022, the most common demographic for instructional staff at San Diego Miramar College (122384) was Male Instructor with 66 employees, and Female Instructor with 58 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at San Diego Miramar College (122384).

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