Accounting at MiraCosta College
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Compare to Similar Programs in California
Accounting certificate's programs at peer institutions in California (133 total in state)
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 MiraCosta CollegeOceanside | $1,152 | $27,621* | — | $15,516* | — |
 Cabrillo CollegeAptos | $1,270 | $57,294* | — | —* | — |
 Ventura Adult and Continuing EducationVentura | — | $37,356* | — | —* | — |
 Stellar Career CollegeModesto | — | $35,186* | $28,896 | $7,248* | 0.21 |
 Summit CollegeSan Bernardino | — | $20,055* | $36,962 | $7,177* | 0.36 |
 CET-San JoseSan Jose | — | $14,972* | $16,580 | $6,729* | 0.45 |
| National Median | — | $31,684* | — | $13,047* | 0.41 |
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At MiraCosta College, approximately 27% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.
Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 6 similar programs in CA. Actual outcomes may vary.