MiraCosta College

www.miracosta.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$1,104

2021 Average Net Price

$6,946

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

4.98%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

11,125

35.4% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

35.9%

424 Graduates

About

MiraCosta College is a higher education institution located in San Diego County, CA. In 2021, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at MiraCosta College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (656 degrees awarded), Accounting Technology & Bookkeeping (44 degrees), and Child Care Provider (15 degrees).

In 2021, 4,038 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at MiraCosta College. 68.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 31.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,630 degrees), 1.12 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (1,459 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at MiraCosta College is $1,104, which is $−6,864 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at MiraCosta College is $1,104, which is $−6,864 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $6,946.

In 2021, 53% of undergraduate students attending MiraCosta College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 2% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$1,104

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at MiraCosta College was $1,104. The cost of tuition at MiraCosta College is $−6,864 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

This chart compares the tuition costs of MiraCosta College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$6,946

2021 Value

15.9%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 MiraCosta College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $6,946. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of MiraCosta College grew by 15.9%.

This chart compares the average net price of MiraCosta College (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

$15,084

Room and Board

$1,972

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at MiraCosta College was of $15,084 in 2021. The cost of room and board did not change between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,972. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at MiraCosta College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

53%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

53% of undergraduate students at MiraCosta College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2020, when 53% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at MiraCosta College (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.

4.98%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at MiraCosta College was 4.98%, which represents 12 out of the 241 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

MiraCosta College had a total enrollment of 11,125 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at MiraCosta College is 3,933 students and the part-time enrollment is 7,192. This means that 35.4% of students enrolled at MiraCosta College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at MiraCosta College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 38.8% White, 38.6% Hispanic or Latino, 7.58% Two or More Races, 6.77% Asian, 3.49% Black or African American, 0.683% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.467% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at MiraCosta College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (23.7%), followed by White Female (20.3%) and White Male (17%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

35.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at MiraCosta College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 11,125 students. The full-time enrollment at MiraCosta College is 3,933 and the part-time enrollment is 7,192. This means that 35.4% of students enrolled at MiraCosta College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.5% at similar Associates Colleges.

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

Retention Rate over Time

100%

2021 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 MiraCosta College was 100%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), MiraCosta College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
4,316 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
4,293 enrolled students
Two or More Races
843 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at MiraCosta College is 38.8% White, 38.6% Hispanic or Latino, 7.58% Two or More Races, 6.77% Asian, 3.49% Black or African American, 0.683% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.467% 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 44.1% White, 26.8% 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, 308 students (2.77%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 1,484 more women than men received degrees from MiraCosta College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at MiraCosta College is white (1,630 degrees awarded). There were 1.12 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (1459 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at MiraCosta College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (656 degrees awarded), followed by Accounting Technology & Bookkeeping (44 degrees) and Child Care Provider (15 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at MiraCosta College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Science Technologies (56 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (200 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,875 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at MiraCosta College are Elementary & middle school teachers (136,842 people), Other managers (68,144 people), Registered nurses (41,034 people), Physicians (39,010 people), and Education administrators (35,711 people).

The most specialized majors at MiraCosta College in 2021 are Science Technologies (56 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (200 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,875 degrees), Communication Technologies (47 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (318 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at MiraCosta College are Surgeons, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, Physicians, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at MiraCosta College are Science Technologies (56 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (200 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,875 degrees), Communication Technologies (47 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (318 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at MiraCosta College are Elementary & secondary schools (266,401 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (130,624 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (85,512 people), Computer Systems Design (55,747 people), and Outpatient care centers (40,905 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2021)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
509 degree-majors awarded
Biological & Physical Sciences
318 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
233 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at MiraCosta College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 509 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at MiraCosta College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,277

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

2,761

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 1,277 degrees were awarded to men at MiraCosta College, which is 0.463 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (2,761).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at MiraCosta College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 545 degrees were awarded to men at MiraCosta College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.459 times less than the 1187 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 1187 degrees were awarded to men at MiraCosta College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 2.18 times more than the 545 male recipients with that same degree.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Male

Highest Graduation Rate (50%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at MiraCosta College is Male and American Indian or Alaska Native (50% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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, 2.12% of graduates (9 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
1,630 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
1,459 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
280 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at MiraCosta College is white (1,630 degrees awarded). There were 1.12 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (1459 degrees).

3.12% of degree recipients (126 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
1,085 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
1,034 degrees awarded
White Male
545 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at MiraCosta College is white female (1,085 degrees awarded). There were 1.05 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (1034 degrees).

Operations

MiraCosta College has an endowment valued at nearly $16.6M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 148k (0.891%) compared to the 1.65% average return (87.6k on 5.29M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2021, MiraCosta College had a total salary expenditure of 198M. MiraCosta College employs 171 Instructors. Most academics at MiraCosta College are Female Instructor (91), and Male Instructor (80).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at MiraCosta College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 81 employees, Business and Financial Operations, with 60 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 60 employees.

Endowment

$16.6M

2021 Endowment

26.8%

growth from 2020

MiraCosta College has an endowment valued at about $16.6M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of MiraCosta College grew 26.8% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $11.3M higher than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at MiraCosta College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$11M - Federal
$18.1M - State
$46.7k - Local

As of 2021, MiraCosta College received $11M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $18.1M from state grants and contracts, and $46.7k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$89.3M

2021 Salaries

0.76%

growth from 2020

In 2021, MiraCosta College paid a median of $89.3M in salaries, which represents 45.1% of their overall expenditure ($198M) and a 0.76% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.4M (41.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$24.6M

Instructional Salaries

171

Number of Employees

In 2021, MiraCosta College paid a total of $24.6M to 171 employees working as instructors, which represents 27.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.1M (31.2%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

171 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

81 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at MiraCosta College was Instructor with 171 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at MiraCosta College were Office and Administrative Support with 81 employees, Business and Financial Operations with 60 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 60 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at MiraCosta College was Female Instructor with 91 employees, and Male Instructor with 80 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at MiraCosta College.