San Diego Mesa College

7250 Mesa College Dr, San Diego, CA 92111

Dental AssistantMedical AssistantMedical Billing and Coding

Programs

Programs this school reported to the U.S. Department of Education in the latest year, with graduates, published program price and early earnings where reported.

ProgramAwardGraduatesEarnings, 1 yr
Dental Assistant Certificate (1 to 2 years) 22 n/a
Dental Assistant Associate degree 10 n/a
Medical Assistant Certificate (1 to 2 years) 0 n/a
Medical Assistant Associate degree 11 $55,472
Medical Assistant Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) 9 n/a
Medical Billing and Coding Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) 7 n/a

Cost and outcomes

TypePublic
Average net price per year$21,767
In-state tuition and fees per year$1,154
Completion rate42%
Students receiving Pell grants19%
Median federal debt at graduation$5,225
Undergraduate enrollment16,098
AccreditorWestern Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges

Net price is the average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students who receive federal aid. Program tuition is the published price for the whole program at schools that report it. Earnings are median earnings of graduates who received federal aid, one year after completing.

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Listing data: U.S. Department of Education: IPEDS 2024-25 and College Scorecard (October 2026 release). Last updated October 2026. Something wrong? Send a correction.