Economic Impact Report

      The Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District provides an economic benefit to its students, the East County area and the San Diego County region. Our students get better-paying jobs with the skills they learn, and the community benefits by reduced unemployment, a lower dependence on government assistance and less crime.  The district is a major employer in East County, and its supply and service needs provide millions of dollars in business for companies throughout the region.

      A 2012 study by EMSI, Inc., found that:

• On average, the lifetime income of a student at Grossmont or Cuyamaca colleges increases by $6 for every dollar they invest in their education.
• Students get a 15.4 percent return on their educational investment, recovering all of their costs within 10 years.
• California benefits through improved health and reduced welfare and unemployment, saving the public an estimated $4.5 million each year.
• Higher earnings by Grossmont and Cuyamaca college students and increases in state income expand California's tax base by $87.2 million each year.
• East County's economy receives more than $99.4 million per year due to the college district's operations.
• Grossmont-Cuyamaca's total annual economic impact on East County: $477.5 million.

     The full report and highlights are available at the links on this page.

Fact sheet

Executive summary

Main report

Student perspective

Taxpayer perspective

Social perspective

Taxpayer and social perspective

Business perspective