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9,501
students enrolled
1,708
degrees and certificates a year
11%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$3,399
average net price a year
Tuition $2,190 in state, $3,300 out of state
$32,526
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$38,656
median earnings, 10 years after entry
83% working
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Health professions | 33% | 556 |
| Business & management | 10% | 176 |
| Precision production | 9% | 159 |
| Mechanic & repair trades | 9% | 154 |
| Liberal arts & general studies | 7% | 120 |
AI and data programs
Del Mar College reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.
The job market around Del Mar College
Professional jobs listed in the cities of Nueces County, where the college is.
122
open professional jobs
19
entry level
2%
ask for AI skills
3 jobs
4.4%
unemployment in Nueces County
2026-09 · down 0.1 points from a year earlier
$66,021
median household income
Nueces County
34%
of workers are in professional jobs
estimated 2.8% unemployment among them
Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in health professions, business & management, which lead to clinical (7 open), finance (6 open), sales (14 open), operations (26 open), marketing (1 open), human resources (10 open).
Hiring most: American Electric Power (5), CHRISTUS Health (5), Veterans Health Administration (5), Celanese (4), Zachry (4), Acrisure (2), Black & Veatch (2), Brookdale Senior Living (2).
What they hire for: Operations (26), Engineering (16), Sales (14), Human Resources (10), Administration (7), Clinical (7). Operations jobs
Job search help near campus
Workforce board: Coastal Bend Workforce Development Board.
- Workforce Solutions Coastal Bend - Corpus ChristiCorpus Christi · 361-882-7491 · M-F 8am-5pm
American Job Centers are free, public career offices.
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Common questions
- How big is Del Mar College?
- Del Mar College enrolls about 9,501 students and is a public 4-year institution in Corpus Christi, Texas. It awards about 1,708 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at Del Mar College?
- 11% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do Del Mar College graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $32,526 six years after entry and $38,656 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does Del Mar College offer AI or data science degrees?
- Del Mar College reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.
- Are there jobs near Del Mar College?
- 122 open professional jobs are listed in Nueces County, 19 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. American Electric Power has the most openings.
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