Del Mar College— Earnings & Cost Trends
Graduate Earnings
$38,656
in 2021+30% since 2008
Median Graduate Earnings Over Time
Net Price (Annual Cost) Over Time
Graduation Rate Over Time
Key Insights
- •Earnings grew 30% since 2008 — graduates are earning more over time
- •Net price decreased 40% since 2010 — the school has become more affordable
- •Graduation rate improved by 5 percentage points since 1998
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Earnings | Net Price | Grad Rate | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | — | — | 6% | $1,928 |
| 1999 | — | — | 6% | $1,772 |
| 2000 | — | — | 7% | $1,812 |
| 2001 | — | — | 6% | $1,686 |
| 2002 | — | — | 6% | $1,641 |
| 2003 | — | — | 8% | $1,640 |
| 2004 | — | — | 12% | $1,640 |
| 2005 | — | — | 10% | $1,910 |
| 2006 | — | — | 9% | $2,210 |
| 2007 | — | — | 9% | $2,528 |
| 2008 | $29,800 | — | 7% | $2,624 |
| 2009 | — | — | 10% | $2,624 |
| 2010 | $30,100 | $5,660 | 13% | $3,000 |
| 2011 | — | $4,488 | 9% | $3,422 |
| 2012 | $29,100 | $4,479 | 9% | $3,500 |
| 2013 | $28,400 | $5,173 | 9% | $3,500 |
| 2014 | $29,500 | $5,167 | 10% | $3,500 |
| 2015 | $31,800 | $4,884 | 8% | $3,500 |
| 2016 | — | $4,992 | 7% | $3,500 |
| 2017 | — | $5,579 | 11% | $3,500 |
| 2018 | — | $5,357 | 16% | $3,500 |
| 2019 | — | $4,744 | 13% | $3,500 |
| 2020 | — | $5,738 | 16% | $3,500 |
| 2021 | $38,656 | $5,630 | 13% | $3,500 |
| 2022 | — | $5,224 | 13% | — |
| 2023 | — | $5,859 | 16% | — |
| 2024 | — | $4,250 | 13% | — |
| 2025 | — | $3,399 | 11% | — |