San Diego Mesa College— Earnings & Cost Trends
Graduate Earnings
$45,120
in 2021+24% since 2008
Median Graduate Earnings Over Time
Net Price (Annual Cost) Over Time
Graduation Rate Over Time
Key Insights
- •Earnings grew 24% since 2008 — graduates are earning more over time
- •Net price decreased 7% since 2010 — the school has become more affordable
- •Graduation rate declined by 0 percentage points since 1998
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Earnings | Net Price | Grad Rate | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | — | — | 35% | $2,866 |
| 1999 | — | — | 30% | $2,806 |
| 2000 | — | — | 27% | $2,625 |
| 2001 | — | — | 28% | $2,625 |
| 2002 | — | — | 27% | $2,625 |
| 2003 | — | — | 28% | $2,625 |
| 2004 | — | — | 29% | $2,625 |
| 2005 | — | — | 27% | $2,632 |
| 2006 | — | — | 31% | $2,665 |
| 2007 | — | — | 31% | $2,643 |
| 2008 | $36,400 | — | 24% | $3,389 |
| 2009 | — | — | 21% | $3,500 |
| 2010 | $34,700 | $6,229 | 24% | $3,500 |
| 2011 | — | $6,266 | 23% | $3,500 |
| 2012 | $34,900 | $5,472 | 22% | $3,500 |
| 2013 | $34,400 | $6,107 | 21% | $3,500 |
| 2014 | $35,800 | $6,824 | 20% | $3,500 |
| 2015 | $37,800 | $6,265 | 23% | $3,500 |
| 2016 | — | $6,132 | 26% | $3,500 |
| 2017 | — | $5,671 | 20% | $3,500 |
| 2018 | — | $5,423 | 23% | $4,004 |
| 2019 | — | $5,603 | 24% | $4,386 |
| 2020 | — | $4,978 | 28% | $4,500 |
| 2021 | $45,120 | $5,573 | 29% | $4,500 |
| 2022 | — | $4,893 | 31% | — |
| 2023 | — | $6,883 | 34% | — |
| 2024 | — | $-904 | 34% | — |
| 2025 | — | $5,814 | 35% | — |