Degree Programs Overview
Del Mar College offers 136 degree programs through Certificate, Associate's, Bachelor's programs.
A total of 1,578 students completed certificate or degree programs between July 1, 2022 and June 30, 2023 at DMC. 486 students completed certificate programs and 1,078 completed associate programs.
The following table summarizes the number of major programs by offered degrees with number of completers( graduates ) at DMC. It only includes students who completed a program as the first major.
Total Number of Programs and Completers By Degree
| Total Programs | Online Programs | Completers |
|---|
| Total | Men | Women |
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| Associate's | 83 | NOT OFFERED | 1,078 | 387 | 691 |
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| Bachelor's | 1 | NOT OFFERED | 14 | 0 | 14 |
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| At least 12-weeks but less than 1-Year Certificate | 20 | NOT OFFERED | 316 | 211 | 105 |
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| At least 1 but less than 4 years Certificate | 32 | NOT OFFERED | 170 | 117 | 53 |
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Programs with Highest Earning After Graduation
The following table lists the best programs with the highest salary after graduation from Del Mar College. Note that the average salary and debt is based on 2020 data from College Scorecard.
Associate Programs - Highest Earning After Graduation
| Field of Study | Average Salary (2020) | Average Loan Debt |
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| Yearly | Monthly | Yearly | Monthly |
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| Physical Science Technologies/Technicians |
$74,047 | $6,171 | $5,375 | $57 |
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| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing |
$62,550 | $5,213 | $7,000 | $74 |
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| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services |
$48,610 | $4,051 | $5,085 | $54 |
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| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions |
$47,546 | $3,962 | $3,500 | $37 |
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| Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians |
$47,211 | $3,934 | $5,250 | $56 |
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| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions |
$44,275 | $3,690 | - | - |
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| Business Administration, Management and Operations |
$35,210 | $2,934 | $4,700 | $50 |
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| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities |
$26,518 | $2,210 | $5,250 | $56 |
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Certificate Programs - Highest Earning After Graduation
| Field of Study | Average Salary (2020) | Average Loan Debt |
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| Yearly | Monthly | Yearly | Monthly |
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| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services |
$15,395 | $1,283 | - | - |
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Popular Programs with Most Completers
Following programs are popular with most enrolled students at Del Mar College.
At the school, the Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse Associate program has the most completers of 213 and the Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training Associate program has the second most completers of 128 students.
Popular 2-Years Cert. Programs
| Field of Study | Number of Completers | Men | Women |
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| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | 34 | 33 | 1 |
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| Welding Technology/Welder | 27 | 23 | 4 |
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| Fire Science/Fire-fighting | 23 | 19 | 4 |
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| Medical/Clinical Assistant | 15 | - | 15 |
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| Dental Assisting/Assistant | 13 | 2 | 11 |
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| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | 9 | - | 9 |
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| Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | 8 | 8 | - |
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| Chemical Technology/Technician | 8 | 8 | - |
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| Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | 7 | 7 | - |
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| Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD | 6 | 3 | 3 |
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Popular Associate Programs
| Field of Study | Number of Completers | Men | Women |
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| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 213 | 35 | 178 |
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| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | 128 | 22 | 106 |
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| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 120 | 42 | 78 |
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| Business Administration and Management | 98 | 25 | 73 |
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| Chemical Technology/Technician | 83 | 74 | 9 |
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| Criminal Justice/Police Science | 39 | 19 | 20 |
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| Occupational Therapist Assistant | 22 | 2 | 20 |
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| Child Care Provider/Assistant | 22 | 1 | 21 |
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| Health and Physical Education/Fitness | 21 | 9 | 12 |
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| Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician | 21 | 16 | 5 |
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Popular Bachelor Programs
| Field of Study | Number of Completers | Men | Women |
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| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 14 | - | 14 |
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Popular 1-Year Cert. Programs
| Field of Study | Number of Completers | Men | Women |
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| Welding Technology/Welder | 121 | 106 | 15 |
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| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | 48 | 2 | 46 |
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| Criminal Justice/Police Science | 43 | 32 | 11 |
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| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | 35 | 34 | 1 |
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| CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician | 18 | 14 | 4 |
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| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | 15 | 1 | 14 |
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| Chemical Technology/Technician | 11 | 11 | - |
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| Business Administration and Management | 9 | 2 | 7 |
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| Management Information Systems | 8 | 6 | 2 |
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| Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | 6 | 6 | - |
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Field of Study by Degree and Number of Completers
Below tables describes the major programs by offered degrees. You can check the online learning availability of each programs with number of completers. By expanding each table, you can view the major programs in the area of study that you select.
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
|---|
| Journalism | NOT OFFERED |
1 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Radio and Television | NOT OFFERED |
7 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia | NOT OFFERED |
5 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Advertising | NOT OFFERED |
2 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
|---|
| Communications Technology/Technician | NOT OFFERED |
0 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Recording Arts Technology/Technician | 2 |
3 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
|---|
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | 48 |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef | NOT OFFERED |
7 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Culinary Arts/Chef Training | NOT OFFERED |
1 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
|---|
| Elementary Education and Teaching | NOT OFFERED |
0 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| English/Language Arts Teacher Education | NOT OFFERED |
3 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Music Teacher Education | NOT OFFERED |
0 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education | NOT OFFERED |
0 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
|---|
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | NOT OFFERED |
4 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | NOT OFFERED |
2 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
|---|
| Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician | NOT OFFERED |
21 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | NOT OFFERED |
0 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Chemical Engineering Technology/Technician | NOT OFFERED |
1 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician | NOT OFFERED |
17 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Drafting and Design Technology/Technician | NOT OFFERED |
0 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD | 6 |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
|---|
| Foreign Languages and Literatures | NOT OFFERED |
1 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Sign Language Interpretation and Translation | 1 |
7 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
|---|
| Child Development | NOT OFFERED |
11 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Child Care and Support Services Management | NOT OFFERED |
0 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Child Care Provider/Assistant | NOT OFFERED |
22 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
|---|
| Legal Assistant/Paralegal | NOT OFFERED |
2 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Court Reporting/Court Reporter | 2 |
1 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
|---|
| English Language and Literature | NOT OFFERED |
6 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Rhetoric and Composition | NOT OFFERED |
2 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | NOT OFFERED |
120 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences | NOT OFFERED |
10 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
|---|
| Mathematics | NOT OFFERED |
6 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
|---|
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other) | NOT OFFERED |
5 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
|---|
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness | 2 |
21 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
|---|
| Chemistry | NOT OFFERED |
7 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Geology/Earth Science | NOT OFFERED |
2 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Physics | NOT OFFERED |
2 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
|---|
| Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician | 1 |
4 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Chemical Technology/Technician | 8 |
83 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
|---|
| Psychology | NOT OFFERED |
20 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
|---|
| Criminal Justice/Police Science | 43 |
39 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Fire Science/Fire-fighting | 23 |
7 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
|---|
| Social Work | NOT OFFERED |
4 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
|---|
| Political Science and Government | NOT OFFERED |
2 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Sociology | NOT OFFERED |
3 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
|---|
| Building/Property Maintenance | 5 |
7 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
|---|
| Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair | NOT OFFERED |
0 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | 34 |
11 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician | 1 |
2 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | 3 |
5 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | 2 |
3 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | 7 |
16 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | 8 |
16 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
|---|
| Machine Tool Technology/Machinist | 1 |
3 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Welding Technology/Welder | 27 |
7 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
|---|
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | NOT OFFERED |
1 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Art/Art Studies | NOT OFFERED |
12 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Music Performance | NOT OFFERED |
0 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Music Theory and Composition | NOT OFFERED |
0 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
|---|
| Dental Assisting/Assistant | 13 |
5 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Dental Hygiene/Hygienist | NOT OFFERED |
21 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management | NOT OFFERED |
0 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician | 3 |
5 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary | NOT OFFERED |
0 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | 15 |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Occupational Therapist Assistant | NOT OFFERED |
22 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Pharmacy Technician/Assistant | NOT OFFERED |
10 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Physical Therapy Technician/Assistant | NOT OFFERED |
17 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 5 |
8 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist | NOT OFFERED |
13 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Surgical Technology/Technologist | NOT OFFERED |
9 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician | NOT OFFERED |
11 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer | NOT OFFERED |
15 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician | NOT OFFERED |
12 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist | NOT OFFERED |
3 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling | NOT OFFERED |
5 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | NOT OFFERED |
213 |
14 |
|---|
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | 9 |
128 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
|---|
| Business/Commerce | NOT OFFERED |
1 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Business Administration and Management | 9 |
98 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Office Management and Supervision | 6 |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | 15 |
18 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science | NOT OFFERED |
0 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Hospitality Administration/Management | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Hotel/Motel Administration/Management | NOT OFFERED |
2 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Management Information Systems | 4 |
15 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
|---|
| Business/Commerce | NOT OFFERED |
1 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Business Administration and Management | 9 |
98 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Office Management and Supervision | 6 |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | 15 |
18 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science | NOT OFFERED |
0 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Hospitality Administration/Management | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Hotel/Motel Administration/Management | NOT OFFERED |
2 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Management Information Systems | 4 |
15 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| History | NOT OFFERED |
2 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|