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Is San Diego Mesa College Worth It?

San Diego, CA · Large city · 16,098 students · Data: College Scorecard, June 2026 release

San Diego Mesa College is a Baccalaureate/Associate's College located in large city in San Diego, CA. It enrolls approximately 16,098 students. 35% of students finish within 6 years (150% of normal time) — low, which is a red flag worth researching before enrolling. With $45,120 median earnings and $4,725 median debt, median debt equals about 1 months of gross pay (estimate) — a solid ROI.

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Source: FIRE 2027 College Free Speech Rankings (student survey fielded 2026 by College Pulse)

Avg Net Price / Year
$5,814
Median Debt at Graduation
$4,725
Median Earnings (10yr)
$45,120
4-yr Grad Rate
35%
Tuition (In-State)
$1,146
Tuition (Out-of-State)
$10,002
3-yr Loan Repayment
44%
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