San Diego Mesa College: programs, outcomes and local jobs

San Diego Mesa College at a glance

• 16,098

  students enrolled

• 1,778

  degrees and certificates a year

• 35%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $5,814

  average net price a year

  Tuition $1,104 in state, $9,048 out of state

• $35,773

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $45,120

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  81% working

What students study

AI and data programs

San Diego Mesa 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 San Diego Mesa College

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

• 4,394

  open professional jobs

• 357

  entry level

  19 say no experience is needed

• 10%

  ask for AI skills

  427 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, psychology, which lead to finance (361 open), sales (304 open), operations (442 open), marketing (137 open), human resources (112 open), strategy (23 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 (1,474), Operations (442), Finance (361), Sales (304), Data & Analytics (272), 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 San Diego Mesa College?

San Diego Mesa College enrolls about 16,098 students and is a public 4-year institution in San Diego, California. It awards about 1,778 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at San Diego Mesa College?

35% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do San Diego Mesa College graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $35,773 six years after entry and $45,120 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does San Diego Mesa College offer AI or data science degrees?

San Diego Mesa 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 San Diego Mesa College?

4,394 open professional jobs are listed in San Diego County, 357 of them entry level and 19 saying no experience is needed. General Atomics has the most openings.