City Rankings
Best Colleges in San Diego, California
Top colleges in San Diego ranked by national standing and graduate outcomes -- updated 2026.
Colleges listed: 12
Avg grad earnings: $57,239
Top Colleges in San Diego
Nationally ranked schools appear first. Remaining schools are ordered by median graduate earnings.
| # | School | Grad Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Diego State University #123 national | $64,909 |
| 2 | University of San Diego #163 national | $86,522 |
| 3 | Point Loma Nazarene University #345 national | $63,998 |
| 4 | National University #1004 national | $67,548 |
| 5 | San Diego Mesa College #1853 national | $45,120 |
| 6 | The Chicago School at San Diego | $56,899 |
| 7 | Northcentral University | $48,414 |
| 8 | San Diego Miramar College | $48,224 |
| 9 | Columbia College - Naval Base San Diego | $45,378 |
| 10 | Columbia College - San Diego | $45,378 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Excludes for-profit institutions.
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