Information Technology at MiraCosta College
If you plan to study Information Technology, you may want to check out the program at MiraCosta College. Get started with the following essential facts.
MiraCosta College sits in Oceanside, CA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 52 information technology degrees were granted at MiraCosta College.
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Online & Distance Learning at MiraCosta College
Online coursework is an option at MiraCosta College. Of 11,478 students, 5,478 (48%) studied exclusively online and 4,697 (41%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Information Technology graduates at MiraCosta College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Information Technology graduates at MiraCosta College are 23% women (12) and 77% men (40).
Information Technology Associate’s Program at MiraCosta College
Of the 21 associate’s information technology graduates at MiraCosta College, 24% were women (5) and 76% were men (16).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Information Technology associate’s degree recipients at MiraCosta College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 10 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 71% of Information Technology associate’s degree recipients at MiraCosta College, higher than the national average of 49%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Information Technology Concentrations at MiraCosta College
The Information Technology program at MiraCosta College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer & IS Security | 50 |
| Computer Support Specialist | 2 |
Best-Paid Careers for Information Technology Graduates
Graduates of the Information Technology program at MiraCosta College pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid careers for Information Technology graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $175,079 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $159,837 |
| Database Architects | $148,480 |
| Document Management Specialists | $147,490 |
| Information Security Engineers | $142,543 |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | $140,795 |
| Web Developers | $125,527 |
| Information Technology Project Managers | $124,655 |
| Blockchain Engineers | $123,667 |
| Digital Forensics Analysts | $119,226 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.