Is Del Mar College worth it?

Corpus Christi, TX · Public · 4-year

Del Mar College is a public, four-year institution in Corpus Christi, Texas (large city). It awarded 1,871 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in welding technology; registered nursing; and heating, air conditioning.

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Federal context for Del Mar College

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Median earnings 1 year after

$43,820

Median earnings 4 years after

$57,250

Median earnings 10 years after

$38,656

Average net price

$3,399

Completion rate

11%

Completions (2024)

1,871

Years to pay back

under 1 year

Students (undergrad)

9,501

Median earnings after completing, by program

ProgramCredentialMedian earnings, 1yrMedian earnings, 4yrGraduates counted
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingAssociate$70,673$78,877114
Physical Science Technologies/TechniciansAssociate$56,948$98,15370
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsAssociate$52,431$64,84952
Allied Health and Medical Assisting ServicesAssociate$42,057$48,67443
Business Administration, Management and OperationsAssociate$32,980$49,59839
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming ServicesUndergraduate certificate$13,099$24,29134
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesAssociate$22,108$47,51132
Quality Control and Safety Technologies/TechniciansAssociate$34,991$65,10627
ArchitectureAssociateN/AN/AN/A
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesAssociateN/AN/AN/A
JournalismAssociateN/AN/AN/A
Radio, Television, and Digital CommunicationAssociateN/AN/AN/A
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied CommunicationAssociateN/AN/AN/A
Communications Technologies/TechniciansAssociateN/AN/AN/A
Audiovisual Communications Technologies/TechniciansUndergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A

Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.

Awards conferred, by program

Awards conferred in 2024, from IPEDS completions.
ProgramAward levelAwards
Welding Technology/WelderCertificate 12 weeks to 1 yr178
Registered Nursing/Registered NurseAssociate168
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal StudiesAssociate117
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse TrainingAssociate107
Chemical Technology/TechnicianAssociate83
Business Administration and Management, GeneralAssociate80
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/TechnicianCertificate 12 weeks to 1 yr75
Welding Technology/WelderCertificate 1-2 yrs52
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/TechnicianCertificate 1-2 yrs43
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, GeneralCertificate 12 weeks to 1 yr41

Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion

IndustryShare of graduatesGraduates counted
Health Care and Social Assistance36%6,411
Retail Trade9%1,619
Educational Services7%1,233
Construction7%1,214
Accommodation and Food Services6%1,036
Public Administration5%912
Manufacturing5%899
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services5%830

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Sources: federal figures for Del Mar College. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Texas. Counts under 10 are not published.

Updated September 18, 2026 · Methodology · Report a problem with this page