California Northstate University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

California Northstate University at a glance

• 37

  students enrolled

• 289

  degrees and certificates a year

• 100%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

What students study

AI and data programs

California Northstate University 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 California Northstate University

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

• 1,350

  open professional jobs

• 201

  entry level

  10 say no experience is needed

• 3%

  ask for AI skills

  39 jobs

• 5.3%

  unemployment in Sacramento County

  2026-08 · down 0.2 points from a year earlier

• $88,724

  median household income

  Sacramento County

• 42%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 3.5% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in health professions, psychology, which lead to clinical (53 open), human resources (97 open), research (9 open), programs (40 open).

Hiring most: Sutter Health (44), Block (11), Pacific Staffing (11), Amazon (10), Voyager Technologies (10), BKF Engineers (9), Nalu Medical (9), Nexstar Media Group (8).

What they hire for: Sales (187), Operations (173), Engineering (160), Finance (142), Human Resources (97), Marketing (82). Sales jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Sacramento Works, Inc. Board.

• AJCC Elk GroveSacramento · Monday - Friday* 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Thursdays during the school year, we are open until 8:00pm *Sometimes closed for holidays and meetings.
• Asian Resources, Inc. (ARI) AJCCSacramento · 916-324-6202 · Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm
• Florin AJCCSacramento · 916-282-0711 · Monday-Thursday 8:30am-4:30pm ,Friday- Closed to the public:
• Folsom Cordova Job CenterRancho Cordova · 916-294-9107 · Monday - Thursday 9am-3pm, Fridays- virtual services available
• Fruitridge Community CollaborativeSacramento · 916-435-6760 · Tuesday - Friday 9:00am-4:30pm
• Galt AJCCGalt · 209-744-7702 · Monday, Thursday 8 a.m.- 5 p.m., Friday 8 a.m.-1 p.m.

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is California Northstate University?

California Northstate University enrolls about 37 students and is a private for-profit 4-year institution in Elk Grove, California. It awards about 289 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at California Northstate University?

100% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

Does California Northstate University offer AI or data science degrees?

California Northstate University 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 California Northstate University?

1,350 open professional jobs are listed in Sacramento County, 201 of them entry level and 10 saying no experience is needed. Sutter Health has the most openings.