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Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of San Diego Mesa College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of San Diego Mesa College students is 30.8%. Female students graduated at a rate of 33.6%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 27.8%.

30.8%

  • asian 54.2% 71 students
  • African American 19.5% 16 students
  • white 35.7% 139 students
  • unknown 37.5% 3 students
  • hawaiian 53.3% 8 students
  • hispanic 23.2% 143 students
  • International Students 50.0% 24 students
  • Mixed Race 23.5% 24 students

Drop Out

San Diego Mesa College has an overall drop-out rate of 50.7% as of August 31, 2021. The dropout rate of male students and female students is 53.8% and 47.7% respectively.

Below is a breakdown of the dropout rate of US students by race/ethnicity and international students.

50.7%

  • asian 35.1% 46 students
  • African American 64.6% 53 students
  • white 40.9% 159 students
  • hawaiian 33.3% 5 students
  • hispanic 59.4% 366 students
  • International Students 50.0% 24 students
  • Mixed Race 50.0% 51 students

Transferred Out

Students transfer out of San Diego Mesa College at a rate of 14.8% yearly. As of 2015,female students' transfer rate was 14.8%, and male students' 14.9%

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

14.8%

  • asian 6.1% 8 students
  • African American 14.6% 12 students
  • white 20.8% 81 students
  • unknown 50.0% 4 students
  • hispanic 12.8% 79 students
  • Mixed Race 21.6% 22 students

Still Enrolled

The data represent all cohorts between 2015 and August 31, 2021

3.7%

  • asian 4.6% 6 students
  • white 2.6% 10 students
  • hispanic 4.6% 28 students
  • Mixed Race 4.9% 5 students

Associate's Degrees

Degree/Program Year 1 Year 2 Year 3
Biology, General $28,413 $25,194 $40,042
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services $34,796 $47,260 $38,989
Business Administration, Management and Operations $17,518 $24,035 $37,305
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities $26,620 $27,669 $27,548
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians NA $30,228 NA
Communication and Media Studies $21,961 NA NA
Psychology, General $17,293 $26,739 NA
Sociology NA $25,194 NA
Design and Applied Arts $20,478 NA NA
Health and Medical Administrative Services NA $41,565 NA

Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas

Degree/Program Year 1 Year 2 Year 3
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions NA $32,284 NA

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