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15,832
students enrolled
4,963
degrees and certificates a year
45%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$3,702
average net price a year
Tuition $1,104 in state, $11,160 out of state
$37,697
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$49,022
median earnings, 10 years after entry
82% working
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal arts & general studies | 29% | 1,452 |
| Business & management | 14% | 714 |
| Social sciences | 14% | 678 |
| Parks, recreation & fitness | 9% | 452 |
| Health professions | 6% | 276 |
AI and data programs
College of the Canyons 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 College of the Canyons
Professional jobs listed in the cities of Los Angeles County, where the college is.
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10,707
open professional jobs
1,028
entry level
83 say no experience is needed
8%
ask for AI skills
868 jobs
4.9%
unemployment in Los Angeles County
2026-08 · down 1.3 points from a year earlier
$87,760
median household income
Los Angeles County
41%
of workers are in professional jobs
estimated 3.2% unemployment among them
Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, social sciences, health professions, which lead to finance (948 open), sales (892 open), operations (1,166 open), marketing (568 open), human resources (468 open), strategy (70 open).
Hiring most: SpaceX (476), Northrop Grumman (245), Relativity Space (228), Amazon (200), Rocket Lab (167), Cedars-sinai Medical Center (161), K2 Space (155), Chaos Industries (113).
What they hire for: Engineering (3,295), Operations (1,166), Finance (948), Sales (892), Marketing (568), Human Resources (468). Engineering jobs
Job search help near campus
Workforce boards: City of Los Angeles Workforce Development Board, Foothill Workforce Development Board, Innovation Network, Los Angeles County Workforce Development Board, SELACO WDB Southeast Los Angeles County Workforce Development Board, South Bay Workforce Development Board, Verdugo Workforce Development Board.
- Alhambra AJCC - Affiliate to East LA/West San Gabriel Valley Comprehensive AJCCAlhambra · 323-887-7122 · Monday -Thursday 9:00am-5:00pm
- Altadena AJCCAlttadena · 626-424-6743 · Monday, Wednesday and Friday 8:00am-4:30pm
- Antelope Valley AJCCLancaster · 661-726-4128 · Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Boyle Heights WorkSource CenterLos Angeles · 323-267-5930 · Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday by appointment
- Covina AJCCCovina · 626-667-2601 · Monday - Thursday 8:00am - 4:30pm 0pm Friday 8:00am-4:30pm
- Downtown/Pico-Union WorkSource Center, Pacific Asian Consortium in EmploymentLos Angeles · 213-353-1677 · Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m.-4:45 p.m. (Evenings by appointment only)
American Job Centers are free, public career offices.
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Common questions
- How big is College of the Canyons?
- College of the Canyons enrolls about 15,832 students and is a public 2-year institution in Santa Clarita, California. It awards about 4,963 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at College of the Canyons?
- 45% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do College of the Canyons graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $37,697 six years after entry and $49,022 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does College of the Canyons offer AI or data science degrees?
- College of the Canyons 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 College of the Canyons?
- 10,707 open professional jobs are listed in Los Angeles County, 1,028 of them entry level and 83 saying no experience is needed. SpaceX has the most openings.
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