Allan Hancock College: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Allan Hancock College at a glance

• 8,052

  students enrolled

• 2,984

  degrees and certificates a year

• 26%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $5,383

  average net price a year

  Tuition $1,104 in state, $8,952 out of state

• $33,531

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $42,786

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  82% working

What students study

AI and data programs

Allan Hancock College reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.

The job market around Allan Hancock College

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Santa Barbara County, where the college is.

• 335

  open professional jobs

• 37

  entry level

• 6%

  ask for AI skills

  21 jobs

• 4.6%

  unemployment in Santa Barbara County

  2026-08 · down 0.2 points from a year earlier

• $95,977

  median household income

  Santa Barbara County

• 40%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 3.0% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in health professions, security & protective services, business & management, which lead to clinical (15 open), security (4 open), finance (20 open), sales (29 open), operations (45 open), marketing (6 open).

Hiring most: RTX (35), AppFolio (18), Raytheon (17), Deckers Outdoor (14), Excel Personnel Services (8), Heico (6), Hilton Worldwide Holdings (6), Arthrex (5).

What they hire for: Engineering (125), Operations (45), Sales (29), Finance (20), Clinical (15), Data & Analytics (11). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Santa Barbara County Workforce Development Board.

• America`s Job Center of California Workforce Resource CenterSanta Maria · 805-614-1550 · Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
• American Job Center of California- Santa BarbaraSanta Barbara · 805-568-1296 · Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Allan Hancock College?

Allan Hancock College enrolls about 8,052 students and is a public 2-year institution in Santa Maria, California. It awards about 2,984 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Allan Hancock College?

26% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Allan Hancock College graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $33,531 six years after entry and $42,786 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Allan Hancock College offer AI or data science degrees?

Allan Hancock College reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.

Are there jobs near Allan Hancock College?

335 open professional jobs are listed in Santa Barbara County, 37 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. RTX has the most openings.