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San Diego Miramar College

📍 San Diego, CaliforniaPublicVA / GI Bill approved

About San Diego Miramar College

San Diego Miramar College is a public two-year community college in San Diego, California, part of the San Diego Community College District. Its aeronautics program offers FAA-approved Aviation Maintenance Technology (Part 147) and pilot/aviation operations (Part 141) training, along with UAS/remote-pilot and aviation-business coursework, awarding associate degrees and certificates.

San Diego Miramar College is a public community college in San Diego, California. It is part of San Diego Community College District and the California Community Colleges system. The college is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC).

By the numbers

U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard

48%
Graduation rate
4-year
$48,224
Median earnings
10 yrs after entry

Tuition & cost

$1,146/yr
In-state tuition & fees
$10,002/yr
Out-of-state tuition & fees

✈ Aviation students: flight training carries fees beyond tuition — often $50,000–$100,000+ for a professional-pilot program. Ask the school for its current flight-fee schedule.

Aviation programs offered

Degrees awarded

Associate

Program areas

  • Aircraft Maintenance (A&P)

    Prepares you for the FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) mechanic certificate — inspecting, repairing, and maintaining aircraft and engines.

  • Aviation Business Administration

    A business degree focused on the aviation industry — airline operations, finance, marketing, and management.

  • Professional Pilot

    Flight-training degree toward commercial pilot certificates and ratings (private → instrument → commercial, often CFI) — building the hours and skills for an airline or charter career.

  • Unmanned Aircraft Systems (Drones)

    Operations and applications of unmanned aircraft (drones) — FAA Part 107 and beyond, for mapping, inspection, agriculture, and public safety.

Program links open the school's aviation-program page.

Majors & fields of study

Share of degrees conferred, by field — U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard

  • Business & Marketing16%
  • Social Sciences8%
  • Biological Sciences8%
  • Mechanic & Repair Tech8%
  • Homeland Security & Law7%
  • Legal5%
  • Mathematics3%
  • Computer & IT3%

Accreditation

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Official links

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