Colleges Near Southeastern San Diego in San Diego, California
Looking for information about the best colleges and universities serving Southeastern San Diego? Here's your guide to the top schools offering degrees to students in the area, including institutions located within 5 miles of Southeastern San Diego.
There are at least 10 colleges serving the area, including 5 private colleges and universities, 0 public colleges and universities, and 1 community college offering 2-year degrees.
The Best Adult Colleges & Careers Guide provides a breakdown of the colleges serving Southeastern San Diego, with details about cost, enrollment, student type and degree offerings. Click here to learn more about the guide.
Southeastern San Diego Colleges by the Numbers
Associate, bachelor's, masters, and doctoral degree completions at institutions near Southeastern San Diego have been declining
over the past 5 years. In 2023, students completed 1,549 doctorates at colleges and universities near Southeastern San Diego. That was a decrease of
18% from completions reported in 2019.
Schools with Degree Completions
Est. Total Completions in 2023
Est. Completions (Last 5 Years)
2019:1890
2020:1717
2021:1576
2022:1855
2023:1549
Estimate derived from 2023 Lightcast™ completion data.
Top School For Adults & Online Students
Franklin University is a top choice for transfer students, online learners and adults who need to balance school with busy lives. Founded
in 1902 in Columbus, Ohio, Franklin's main focus has been serving adult students and tailoring education to fit their
needs. Nonprofit and accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org/800.621.7440), Franklin offers more than 50 bachelor's, master's, and
doctoral programs — all available 100% online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
5,117
Part Time: 3,173
Full Time: 1,944
Source: College Scorecard 2022
Completions By Degree
2,171
Associate: 88
Bachelor's: 1,429
Master's: 616
Doctoral: 38
Source: Lightcast™ 2023
Est. Online Degree Offerings
100%
Source: Lightcast™ 2023 (Online vs. Total Completions)
Private Colleges & Universities Offering Degrees Near Southeastern San Diego in San Diego
There are at least 5 schools offering degrees near Southeastern San Diego, and 5
are four-year private colleges or universities where about 5,350 undergraduate students were enrolled.
In 2023, a total of 2,644 degrees were completed at
private colleges and universities, including 2,279 that were offered online.
Source Details
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
$9,577
Accredited
Yes
Franklin offers more than 50 online bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctoral
programs in the Southeastern San Diego area.
Franklin University is an institutionally accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend
classes part-time. Most of the students are adults and all
programs completed were offered online.
Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Franklin University.
In 2023, 1,429 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition,
88 associate degrees, 616 master's degrees, and 38 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
5,117
Part Time: 3,173
Full Time: 1,944
Source: College Scorecard 2022
Completions By Degree
2,171
Associate: 88
Bachelor's: 1,429
Master's: 616
Doctoral: 38
Source: Lightcast™ 2023
Est. Online Degree Availability
100%
Source: Lightcast™ 2023 (Online vs. Total Completions)
Completions by Program Area
AssociateBachelor'sMaster'sDoctoral
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support ServicesAssociate69Bachelor's801Master's313Doctoral17
Computer and Information Sciences and Support ServicesAssociate13Bachelor's106Master's31Doctoral0
Communication, Journalism, and Related ProgramsAssociate1Bachelor's26Master's0Doctoral0
Health Professions and Related ProgramsAssociate2Bachelor's157Master's128Doctoral15
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective ServicesAssociate3Bachelor's163Master's10Doctoral0
Multi/Interdisciplinary StudiesAssociate0Bachelor's0Master's44Doctoral0
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and KinesiologyAssociate0Bachelor's19Master's0Doctoral0
Public Administration and Social Service ProfessionsAssociate0Bachelor's4Master's31Doctoral0
Social SciencesAssociate0Bachelor's100Master's0Doctoral0
EducationAssociate0Bachelor's3Master's10Doctoral6
PsychologyAssociate0Bachelor's50Master's49Doctoral0
California Western School of Law
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
N/A
Accredited
Yes
California Western School of Law is an institutionally accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend
classes full-time. Most of the students are of
traditional age and some
programs completed were offered online.
Doctoral degrees are the most popular at California Western School of Law.
In 2023, 179 doctoral degrees were completed. In addition,
0 associate degrees, 0 bachelor's degrees, 97 master's degrees, were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
0
Source: College Scorecard 2022
Completions By Degree
276
Associate: 0
Bachelor's: 0
Master's: 97
Doctoral: 179
Source: Lightcast™ 2023
Est. Online Degree Availability
35%
Source: Lightcast™ 2023 (Online vs. Total Completions)
Completions by Program Area
AssociateBachelor'sMaster'sDoctoral
Legal Professions and StudiesAssociate0Bachelor's0Master's97Doctoral179
Thomas Jefferson School of Law
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
N/A
Accredited
Yes
Thomas Jefferson School of Law is an institutionally accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend
classes full-time. Most of the students are of
traditional age and minimal
programs completed were offered online.
Doctoral degrees are the most popular at Thomas Jefferson School of Law.
In 2023, 71 doctoral degrees were completed. In addition,
0 associate degrees, 0 bachelor's degrees, 2 master's degrees, were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
0
Source: College Scorecard 2022
Completions By Degree
73
Associate: 0
Bachelor's: 0
Master's: 2
Doctoral: 71
Source: Lightcast™ 2023
Est. Online Degree Availability
3%
Source: Lightcast™ 2023 (Online vs. Total Completions)
Completions by Program Area
AssociateBachelor'sMaster'sDoctoral
Legal Professions and StudiesAssociate0Bachelor's0Master's2Doctoral71
Newschool of Architecture and Design
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
$30,291
Accredited
Yes
Newschool of Architecture and Design is an institutionally accredited for profit 4-year school where most students attend
classes full-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and minimal
programs completed were offered online.
Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Newschool of Architecture and Design.
In 2023, 62 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition,
0 associate degrees, 32 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
229
Part Time: 30
Full Time: 199
Source: College Scorecard 2022
Completions By Degree
94
Associate: 0
Bachelor's: 62
Master's: 32
Doctoral: 0
Source: Lightcast™ 2023
Est. Online Degree Availability
10%
Source: Lightcast™ 2023 (Online vs. Total Completions)
Completions by Program Area
AssociateBachelor'sMaster'sDoctoral
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support ServicesAssociate0Bachelor's4Master's9Doctoral0
Visual and Performing ArtsAssociate0Bachelor's9Master's0Doctoral0
Architecture and Related ServiesAssociate0Bachelor's45Master's23Doctoral0
Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support ServicesAssociate0Bachelor's4Master's0Doctoral0
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology at San Diego
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
$20,844
Accredited
Yes
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology at San Diego is an institutionally accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend
classes full-time. Most of the students are adults and no
programs completed were offered online.
Master's degrees are the most popular at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology at San Diego.
In 2023, 24 master's degrees were completed. In addition,
0 associate degrees, 1 bachelor's degree, and 5 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
4
Source: College Scorecard 2022
Completions By Degree
30
Associate: 0
Bachelor's: 1
Master's: 24
Doctoral: 5
Source: Lightcast™ 2023
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Source: Lightcast™ 2023 (Online vs. Total Completions)
Completions by Program Area
AssociateBachelor'sMaster'sDoctoral
PsychologyAssociate0Bachelor's1Master's9Doctoral5
Health Professions and Related ProgramsAssociate0Bachelor's0Master's15Doctoral0
Affordable Colleges Near Southeastern San Diego in San Diego
Wondering what you can expect to pay for a degree near Southeastern San Diego? According to undergraduate tuition data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, the average
tuition at Southeastern San Diego-area's 4-year
nonprofit schools is $15,211. The average tuition at similar 4-year for-profit
schools near Southeastern San Diego is $30,291, while tuition at 2-year online colleges and universities is N/A.
Accredited
Colleges Serving Southeastern San Diego in San Diego
Earning a college degree is an investment — and earning a degree from an institutionally accredited university is one of the best ways to ensure your
education is of high quality. Institutionally accredited universities are held to rigorous standards by state and regional bodies and undergo regular reviews
to verify that their processes and academic programs meet the proper standards.
Wondering if a certain college or university offering degree programs in Southeastern San Diego is institutionally accredited? View a list of
institutionally accredited colleges and universities serving Southeastern San Diego here. We've made it easy to find your school by breaking down the list by school type.
Accredited Nonprofit Colleges Serving Southeastern San Diego
- Franklin University
- California Western School of Law
- Thomas Jefferson School of Law
- The Chicago School of Professional Psychology at San Diego
Accredited Community Colleges Serving Southeastern San Diego
Accredited For-Profit Colleges Serving Southeastern San Diego
- Newschool of Architecture and Design
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