by our College Data Analytics TeamIs San Diego Miramar College worth the money? College Factual’s value analysis weighs the quality of education against the cost. Here is the verdict.
San Diego Miramar College is ranked #16 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of B- (above average for value). Within California, it ranks #3 of 304 for value.
Read the full San Diego Miramar College value report below — how it ranks within its state, how it ranks nationwide, what a degree actually costs, and whether it makes financial sense.
San Diego Miramar College is ranked #110 out of #346 in California for quality and #3 out of #304 for California value.
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San Diego Miramar College is ranked #16 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
San Diego Miramar College is priced competitively for the quality of education it provides, earning it a good value recognition from College Factual.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at San Diego Miramar College costs about $9,020. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $36,082 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $14,704 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $3,337 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $9,020 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $36,082 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
There are many ways to lower the cost of a college education. Consider in-state tuition, transfer credits, or finishing your degree faster. Learn more about San Diego Miramar College net price and the factors that affect it.
What San Diego Miramar College costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a San Diego Miramar College degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $58,816 | — | — |
| All Students | $36,082 | #16 | B- |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $13,348 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $58,816 | — | — |
| All Students | $36,082 | #3 | C- |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $13,348 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at San Diego Miramar College shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $48K–$75K | $1,435 |
| $75K–$110K | $4,953 |
| Over $110K | $537 |
About 50% of San Diego Miramar College undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $4,073 per year. Get more details on the San Diego Miramar College financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual determines value by weighing a school’s average total cost against its educational quality, then comparing it to other schools in the same quality tier. See the San Diego Miramar College net price page for the cost detail.
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