MiraCosta College
MiraCosta College is a public college in Oceanside, CA. Its average net price is $5,146 a year - and the price families actually pay swings a lot by income, as the receipt below shows.
Money
Tuition and room and board for the 2025-26 academic year
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 to $30,000 | $5,018 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $3,857 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $6,625 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $10,211 |
| $110,001 and up | $11,765 |
$1,158Tuition 2025-26, In-State
$9,750Tuition 2025-26, Out-of-State
$5,146Average Net Price
$34,336Room and Board 2025-26, Off-Campus
$1,089Books and Supplies
30.1%Students on Pell Grants
2.2%Students With Federal Loans
Admissions
Not publishedAcceptance Rate
Not publishedSAT Reading, Middle Half
Not publishedSAT Math, Middle Half
Not publishedACT, Middle Half
Outcomes
| Horizon | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 6 years after entry | $42,542 |
| 8 years after entry | $47,088 |
| 10 years after entry | $49,887 |
40.5%Graduation Rate
90.9%Retention Rate
Not publishedMedian Debt at Graduation
Campus Facts
Oceanside, CALocation
Large suburbSetting
10,278Undergraduate Enrollment
PublicControl
Programs and What They Pay
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| Major | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Biology/Biotechnology Technologies/Technicians | $62,001 National median for this major n=63 | Not published |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | $75,335 National median for this major n=717 | Not published |
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