WORKFORCE & EDUCATION
COLLEGES &
UNIVERSITIES
K-12 SCHOOLS &
DISTRICTS
LIVE, WORK, & PLAY
IN NORTH COUNTY
SOCAL WORKFORCE
PROGRAM
EDUCATION, WORK, RECREATION:
A PERFECT BALANCE.
What makes North county special is that it is possible to achieve a fantastic work-life balance in a growing entrepreneurial environment. More than 80% of the graduates of our region’s universities and colleges stay local. Its K-12 school districts are some of the best in the country, annually placing graduates in the Nation’s most selective schools. The rate of job growth in North County over the past 5 years has been greater than the rest of San Diego County, the state or the nation. North County: A Perfect Balance.
North County Colleges & Universities
California State University San Marcos
North County is home to California State University San Marcos, one of the fastest-growing universities in the Cal State system. CSU San Marcos is a forward-focused institution, dedicated to preparing future leaders, building great communities and solving critical issues.
- 17,000 students (Fall 2018)
- 43 bachelor program majors
- 24 master’s programs
- 53% of graduates were the first in their families to earn a Bachelors’ degree
- 85% of alumni stay in the local community
MiraCosta College
MiraCosta College is a two-year public California Community College serving the communities of Oceanside, Carlsbad, Vista, Encinitas, Solana Beach, and Del Mar. Programs of note include Business Administration, Biomanufacturing, Computer Studies and Information Technology, and Web Development and Design.
- Credit Enrollment: 14,773 students
- Non-credit Enrollment: 2,479 students
- Full-time Faculty: 204
- Classified Staff: 368
MiraCosta College
MiraCosta College is a two-year public California Community College serving the communities of Oceanside, Carlsbad, Vista, Encinitas, Solana Beach, and Del Mar. Programs of note include Business Administration, Biomanufacturing, Computer Studies and Information Technology, and Web Development and Design.
- Credit Enrollment: 14,773 students
- Non-credit Enrollment: 2,479 students
- Full-time Faculty: 204
- Classified Staff: 368
Palomar College
Palomar College is a public two-year community college. The main campus is located in San Marcos, California, in addition to education centers located in Escondido, Fallbrook and Rancho Bernardo. At Palomar, students may choose from hundreds of associate degree and certificate programs, prepare to transfer to a 4-year institution, or enjoy personal enrichment classes for lifelong learning.
- Extensive career training education program offerings
- 22,403 full-time and part-time students (Fall 2020)
National University
National University is San Diego’s largest private non-profit university with a mission to provide accessible, achievable higher education to adult learners.
- Over 150,000 alumni worldwide
- 100+ degree programs
- Articulation Agreements with more than 110 community colleges nationwide
National University
National University is San Diego’s largest private non-profit university with a mission to provide accessible, achievable higher education to adult learners.
- Over 150,000 alumni worldwide
- 100+ degree programs
- Articulation Agreements with more than 110 community colleges nationwide
K-12 Schools & Districts
North County has some of the highest-performing school districts in the state of California
North County School Excellence:
NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARS
CA DISTINGUISHED SCHOOLS
BLUE RIBBON
SCHOOLS
CERTIFICATES OF ACCOMPLISHMENT MIRACOSTA CC’S TCI
School Districts
- Carlsbad Unified School District
- Del Mar Union School District
- Encinitas Unified School District
- Escondido Union School District
- Escondido Union High School District
- Oceanside Unified School District
- Poway Unified School District
- San Dieguito Union High School District
- San Marcos Unified School District
- Solana Beach School District
- Vista Unified School District
Live, Work, & Play In North County
North County offers incredible diversity in recreation, industry, and housing options.
From world-renowned beaches to some of the best craft breweries on the planet to hundreds of miles of trails and thousands of acres of open space, North County provides a world class quality of life. Commute times average less than 20 minutes. Housing is relatively accessible to job centers. Many residents live less than 15 minutes from the beach. What is not to love in San Diego’s Upper Tier.
North County Highlights:
MILES OF PUBLICLY ACCESSIBLE COASTLINE
CRAFT BREWERIES AND BREW PUBS
ACRES OF PRESERVED OPEN SPACE
UNIQUE AND OWNER-MANAGED RESTAURANTS
Live, Work, Play Blog
2024 Palomar College Community Showcase
The Palomar College Community Showcase gathered campus and community leaders from across North County to "A Salute to Those Who Serve" at the California Center for the Arts in Escondido. With over 400 attendees, hosted by the Palomar College Foundation, the event paid...
North County Summer Intern Housing
SDNEDC, the City of Carlsbad, and CSUSM have developed a program to enhance summer internship opportunities for students in North County. Students – whether they are local, from outside the region, CSUSM students or enrolled elsewhere – who wish to undertake...
North County has 22 Companies on ‘America’s Fastest-Growing Companies’ List
North County represented 21 companies on the 2023 Inc. 5000 list! This annual list ranks the fastest-growing private companies in the U.S. based on their percentage revenue growth over a three-year period and more. Find out who they are below!Fastest-Growing North...