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Associate0% vs national median78 grads tracked

Public Administration and Social Service Professions at Del Mar College

Ranked 75th of 132 associate programs in Public Administration and Social Service Professions by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$29,388
middle 50%: $19,435 – $40,680
Median · 5 years out
$39,842
middle 50%: $31,317 – $50,441
Median · 10 years out
$55,228
middle 50%: $41,920 – $73,614

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Public Administration and Social Service Professions (associate) graduates.

This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates

Graduates of Del Mar College's associate program in Public Administration and Social Service Professions earn a median $29,388 one year after graduating, rising to $55,228 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 0% below the national median of $39,857 for this field, ranking 75th of 132 reporting programs.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.

Will the degree pay for itself?

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Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).

Paid off in
10.2 yrs
≈ $12,580 total interest

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