Biological and Physical Sciences at MiraCosta College
Associate's Degree
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
| School | 1 Year | 4 Years | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| MiraCosta College | — | $31,449 | — |
| Modesto Junior College | $31,960 | $57,371 | +80% |
| Victor Valley College | $26,780 | $55,134 | +106% |
| Riverside City College | $33,201 | $47,360 | +43% |
| San Diego Mesa College | $19,521 | $45,701 | +134% |
Compare to Similar Programs in California
Biological and Physical Sciences associates's programs at peer institutions in California (107 total in state)
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 MiraCosta CollegeOceanside | $1,152 | $25,811* | $31,449 | $8,829* | — |
 Riverside City CollegeRiverside | $1,420 | $33,201* | $47,360 | $8,712* | 0.26 |
 Modesto Junior CollegeModesto | $1,270 | $31,960* | $57,371 | $9,036* | 0.28 |
 Shasta CollegeRedding | $1,197 | $31,415* | — | $12,324* | 0.39 |
 American River CollegeSacramento | $1,288 | $29,022* | $39,275 | $14,400* | 0.50 |
 Victor Valley CollegeVictorville | $1,425 | $26,780* | $55,134 | $9,205* | 0.34 |
| National Median | — | $26,130* | — | $8,639* | 0.33 |
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 12 similar programs in CA. Actual outcomes may vary.