WORKFORCE & EDUCATION
COLLEGES &
UNIVERSITIES
K-12 SCHOOLS &
DISTRICTS
LIVE, WORK, & PLAY
IN NORTH COUNTY
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 Palomar campus is located in San Marcos, California, approximately 30 miles north of San Diego. At Palomar, students may choose from hundreds of associate degree and certificate programs, complete the first two years of a bachelor’s degree, or enjoy personal enrichment classes for lifelong learning.
- 200+ associate degree and certificate programs
- 24,496 full-time and part-time students (Fall 2018)
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 plant 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
Rhythm & Brews Craft Beer and Music Festival 5-4-19
The San Diego Brewers Guild’s annual spring festival will take place on Saturday, May 4th, 2019 from 1 to 4 p.m. Join fellow craft beer aficionados in the heart of Downtown Vista Village to celebrate local craft breweries and musicians. You’ll have the opportunity to...
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Encinitas Rotary Wine and Food Festival 6-1-2019
This fun event that gets sold out year after year! Ticket sales close the evening of Friday, May 30th, 2019. Sip and taste beverages from 25 wineries, breweries and other vendors, and enjoy a taste sampling of over 24 local restaurants’ best dishes and desserts. Relax...
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Drive Out Hunger Golf Classic 7-22-19
The North County Food Bank chapter invites you to the annual Drive Out Hunger Golf Classic at the Shadowridge Golf Club in Vista on Monday, July 22nd. Proceeds benefit the North County Food Bank’s vital hunger-relief programs. Get tickets at this link. Sponsorships...
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