Wherever you live in San Diego County, you'll find one of eight accredited community colleges close by. These two-year colleges offer a variety of certificate and associate degree programs, and many students transfer to four-year schools that include California State University, San Marcos; San Diego State University; and the University of California, San Diego.
In the northwest corner of the county, MiraCosta's 15,000 students enroll in majors such as business administration, commercial music and law enforcement. The school also has a competitive surfing team.
MiraCosta College
One Barnard Drive
Oceanside, CA 92056
(760) 751-2121
(888) 201-8480
miracosta.edu
Over 27,000 students enroll in courses that are semester length, eight-week "Fast Track," or are on TV or online. Programs include emergency medical education, and apprenticeships such as carpentry and plasterer. Palomar serves the northeastern section of San Diego County.
Palomar College
1140 W. Mission Road
San Marcos, CA 92069
(760) 744-1150
palomar.edu
This district has three colleges---City, Mesa and Miramar---within the boundaries of the city of San Diego:
San Diego City College
This downtown campus enrolls over 15,000 students and offers programs such as biotechnology, fitness, cosmetology and musical theater. It has a state of the art theater and runs an award winning jazz radio station.
San Diego City College
1313 Park Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 388-3400
sdcity.edu
San Diego Mesa College
This suburban campus of over 24,000 students offers a full range of academic majors, plus health programs such as animal health technology, dental assisting and physical therapy assistant.
San Diego Mesa College
7250 Mesa College Drive
San Diego, CA 92111
(619) 388-2600
sdmesa.edu
San Diego Miramar College
In the northern area of San Diego, Miramar has almost 10,000 students enrolled in its varied programs including the Police Academy, diesel technology, aviation and the Biotechnology Center.
San Diego Miramar College
10440 Black Mountain Road
San Diego, CA 92126
(619) 388-7800
sdmiramar.edu
The two schools in this district serve the eastern area of San Diego County.
Grossmont College
Grossmont's 17,000 students enroll in an array of majors and programs from commercial and fine art, philosophy and religious studies to international business, anesthesia technology and respiratory therapy.
Grossmont College
8800 Grossmont College Drive
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 644-7000
grossmont.edu
Cuyamaca College
Some of the most popular programs with the 9,000 students are CADD technology, entrepreneurship and ornamental horticulture. It also offers languages such as Aramaic and Arabic and is home to the five-acre Water Conservation Garden.
Cuyamaca College
900 Rancho San Diego Parkway
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 660-4000
cuyamaca.edu
Located just north of the Mexican border, Southwestern's 18,000 students enroll in associate degree and certificate programs including pharmaceutical and laboratory science, telemedia and perioperative nursing.
Southwestern College
900 Otay Lakes Road
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 421-6700
swccd.edu
