MiraCosta College offers two-year degrees and certificates from campuses in Oceanside and San Elijo. Students prepare for transfers to four-year universities with associate's degrees in fields ranging from astronomy to sociology. MiraCosta College also attracts professionals with certificate programs in bookkeeping, dance instruction and digital audio production. The Foreign Language Resource Centers at both campuses help students in foreign language courses develop their writing and speaking skills. This Oceanside area college helps exceptional students pay for their education with aid options like the Rotary Club of Encinitas Scholarship.
MiraCosta College
One Barnard Drive
Oceanside, CA 92056
760-757-2121
miracosta.edu/
California State University-San Marcos, located 20 minutes from Oceanside, offers undergraduate programs in anthropology, mass media and political science. The Graduate School at this college confers advanced degrees in fields such as Spanish and literature & writing studies. California State University-San Marcos houses collections of books, newspapers and archived documents at Kellogg Library. The University Village Student Apartments offer housing to undergraduate students from freshmen year to graduation. Students can take fitness classes and watch basketball games at the M. Gordon Clarke Field House adjacent to the University Student Union.
California State University-San Marcos
333 S. Twin Oaks Valley Road
San Marcos, CA 92096
760-750-4000
csusm.edu/
Palomar College, located 20 minutes southeast of Oceanside, issues certificates and two-year degrees. This community college designs certificate programs in public administration and water technology education for full-time professionals. Students also can pursue associate's degree programs in fields ranging from auto body work to interior design. The Financial Aid Office helps students complete applications for the AMN Healthcare Scholarship, the Education for Heroes Fund Scholarship and other aid packages. Palomar College assists students struggling with their coursework through the Writing Center and the Tutoring Center.
Palomar College
1140 W. Mission Road
San Marcos, CA 92069
760-744-1150
palomar.edu/
Coleman University, located 20 minutes from Oceanside, offers undergraduate programs in network security and graphic design. Graduate students at Coleman University complete advanced degrees in business administration and information systems management. This Oceanside area school also features a distance education program for busy professionals looking for courses in computer science. Coleman University provides Presidential Scholarships to a maximum of 20 exceptional applicants each academic year. The Career Services Department helps graduating students and alumni in their search for jobs in southern California.
Coleman University
1284 W. San Marcos Blvd.
San Marcos, CA 92078
760-747-3990
coleman.edu/