MiraCosta College

MiraCosta College is a public, four-year institution located in Oceanside, California, within a large suburban area. The college enrolls 16,640 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 49.17 out of 100. Its completion rate is 41% (IPEDS 2023), with a retention rate of 86% (IPEDS 2023).

MiraCosta College offers an extensive range of certificate and associate programs. Creative and media programs include Photographic and Film/Video Technology, Recording Arts Technology, and Animation/Interactive Technology/Video Graphics at certificate levels. Technology programs include Computer and Information Systems Security, Computer Support Specialist, and Drafting and Design Technology. Health programs include Medical/Clinical Assistant, Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training, and Biomedical Technology/Technician at both certificate and associate levels. Additional offerings include Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology and Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management.

Located in Oceanside, CA, along the San Diego County coastline, MiraCosta College provides North County San Diego residents with broad access to workforce-relevant programs in healthcare, technology, automotive, and creative media fields.