The campus of San Diego Miramar College is in San Diego, California, which is a large city. The school is a public institution. Degrees at San Diego Miramar College include, at the school's highest level, the Associate's degree.
The school is known for its programs in family and social work, security and law enforcement, and mechanics and repair.
Its open admissions system makes San Diego Miramar College an attractive choice for many applicants.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at San Diego Miramar College is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
In 2005, the school had 9,706 students enrolled (4,499 full-time equivalent). A large number of students at San Diego Miramar College are 40 years old or older.
The school is a relative bargain, with lower tuition and fees than most schools offering similar degrees.
More complete details are provided below.
San Diego Miramar College
10440 Black Mountain Rd
San Diego, CA 92126-2999
General Phone: (619) 388-7800
Admissions Phone: (619) 388-7844
Financial Aid Phone: (619) 388-7865
http://www.miramarcollege.net/
San Diego Miramar College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 339 | liberal arts and sciences, English |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 211 | fire-fighting, criminal justice and police, forensic science, corrections |
| Mechanics And Repair | 147 | automobile mechanics, aircraft maintenance, aircraft powerplant tech, heavy equipment maintenance, diesel mechanics |
| Business And Management | 104 | business management, accounting, banking |
| Family And Social Work | 83 | child development |
| Law | 37 | legal assistant |
| Science | 25 | biology, physics |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 13 | information technology, computer programming |
| Transportation | 9 | aviation operations |
| Office And Administration | 8 | administrative assistant |
| Therapy And Counseling | 7 | psychology |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 2 | drawing |
| Design | 1 | design and visual communication |
| Mathematics | 1 | mathematics |
| Art Studies | 0 | art studies |
| Science And Laboratory Technician | 0 | biology tech |
Number of programs and degrees for San Diego Miramar College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 589 | 27 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 262 | 14 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 134 | 12 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 2 | 1 |
In 2005, San Diego Miramar College had a total enrollment of 9,706 students (4,499 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 45% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 13% |
| Asian | 23% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 11% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 16% |
| 20-21 | 15% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 16% |
| 30-34 | 11% |
| 35-39 | 9% |
| 40-49 | 12% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 92% |
| State unknown | 8% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 64 % |
| Part-Time | 26 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of San Diego, California for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (619) 388-7844
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 624 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 4,464 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,010 |
Financial Aid:
San Diego Miramar College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 1182000)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (619) 388-7865
San Diego Miramar College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 38 | 33 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 9 | 10 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 2 | 2 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 8 | $70,837 | 15 | $71,549 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 8 | $70,837 | 15 | $71,549 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 39 | $65,959 | 28 | $61,757 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 39 | $65,959 | 28 | $61,757 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Banking and Financial Support Services
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Information Technology
DESIGN
Design and Visual Communications, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Development
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician
Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Drawing
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Physics, General
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Fire Science/Fire-fighting
Forensic Science and Technology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets San Diego Miramar College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | ![]() |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in law (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| Minority % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | ![]() |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
On-campus day care
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Option to study abroad
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Tenure system for quality teaching
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