Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians at Del Mar College
Ranked 10th of 21 associate programs in Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians by 5-year earnings.
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians (associate) graduates.
Graduates of Del Mar College's associate program in Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians earn a median $58,799 one year after graduating, rising to $92,948 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 10% above the national median of $72,585 for this field, ranking 10th of 21 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.
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