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Biomedical Technology at MiraCosta College
If you are interested in studying Biomedical Technology, you may want to check out the program at MiraCosta College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
MiraCosta College is in Oceanside, CA.
During the most recent reporting year, 88 biomedical technology degrees were granted at MiraCosta College.
Online Class Availability at MiraCosta College
Distance learning is available at MiraCosta College. Among 11,478 students, 5,478 (48%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,697 (41%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Biomedical Technology graduates at MiraCosta College, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Biomedical Technology graduates at MiraCosta College are 62% women (55) and 38% men (33).
Biomedical Technology Associate’s Program at MiraCosta College
Of the 16 associate’s biomedical technology degrees awarded at MiraCosta College, 50% were women (8) and 50% were men (8).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biomedical Technology associate’s degree recipients at MiraCosta College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| Asian | 4 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 56% of Biomedical Technology associate’s degree recipients at MiraCosta College, above the national average of 44%.*
Biomedical Technology Bachelor’s Program at MiraCosta College
Among the 17 bachelor’s biomedical technology graduates at MiraCosta College, 82% were women (14) and 18% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biomedical Technology bachelor’s degree recipients at MiraCosta College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 6 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 65% of Biomedical Technology bachelor’s degree recipients at MiraCosta College, higher than the national average of 65%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for Biomedical Technology Graduates
Graduates of the Biomedical Technology program at MiraCosta College go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-paying careers for Biomedical Technology majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other | $121,642 |
| Photonics Technicians | $106,964 |
| Calibration Technologists and Technicians | $92,586 |
| Medical Equipment Repairers | $71,099 |
| Non-Destructive Testing Specialists | $57,631 |
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.