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Best Colleges in Costa Mesa, California
Top colleges in Costa Mesa ranked by national standing and graduate outcomes -- updated 2026.
Colleges listed: 3
Avg grad earnings: $55,429
Top Colleges in Costa Mesa
Nationally ranked schools appear first. Remaining schools are ordered by median graduate earnings.
| # | School | Grad Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vanguard University of Southern California #611 national | $59,541 |
| 2 | Orange Coast College #673 national | $47,348 |
| 3 | Homestead Schools-Costa Mesa | $59,398 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Excludes for-profit institutions.
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