MiraCosta College: programs, outcomes and local jobs

MiraCosta College at a glance

• 10,278

  students enrolled

• 3,401

  degrees and certificates a year

• 41%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $7,339

  average net price a year

  Tuition $1,104 in state, $9,072 out of state

• $37,965

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $43,845

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  80% working

What students study

AI and data programs

MiraCosta College reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.

The job market around MiraCosta College

Professional jobs listed in the cities of San Diego County, where the college is.

• 4,378

  open professional jobs

• 354

  entry level

  19 say no experience is needed

• 10%

  ask for AI skills

  428 jobs

• 4.9%

  unemployment in San Diego County

  2026-08 · down 0.2 points from a year earlier

• $102,285

  median household income

  San Diego County

• 47%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 3.3% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, health professions, computer & information sciences, which lead to finance (359 open), sales (298 open), operations (441 open), marketing (137 open), human resources (110 open), strategy (24 open).

Hiring most: General Atomics (376), Qualcomm Inc/De (285), Neurocrine Biosciences (100), Northrop Grumman (96), Qualcomm Technologies (91), Viasat (84), Apple (77), Intuit (73).

What they hire for: Engineering (1,469), Operations (441), Finance (359), Sales (298), Data & Analytics (271), Legal (216). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: San Diego Workforce Development Board.

• America`s Job Center of California-North County Coastal Career CenterOceanside · 760-666-6763 · Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm
• East County Career CenterEl Cajon · 619-319-9675 · Monday - Friday 8:00am- 5:00pm
• Metro Career CenterSan Diego · Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
• North County Coastal Career CenterOceanside · Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
• South Bay Career CenterChula Vista · 619-319-9675 · Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5 :00p.m.

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is MiraCosta College?

MiraCosta College enrolls about 10,278 students and is a public 4-year institution in Oceanside, California. It awards about 3,401 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at MiraCosta College?

41% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do MiraCosta College graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $37,965 six years after entry and $43,845 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does MiraCosta College offer AI or data science degrees?

MiraCosta College reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.

Are there jobs near MiraCosta College?

4,378 open professional jobs are listed in San Diego County, 354 of them entry level and 19 saying no experience is needed. General Atomics has the most openings.