Compton College: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Compton College at a glance

• 3,142

  students enrolled

• 930

  degrees and certificates a year

• 27%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $12,647

  average net price a year

  Tuition $1,104 in state, $8,784 out of state

• $28,922

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $34,181

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  80% working

What students study

AI and data programs

Compton 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 Compton College

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

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• 10,763

  open professional jobs

• 1,034

  entry level

  83 say no experience is needed

• 8%

  ask for AI skills

  876 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 health professions, which lead to clinical (196 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 (3,304), Operations (1,169), Finance (948), Sales (904), Marketing (572), Human Resources (469). 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 Compton College?

Compton College enrolls about 3,142 students and is a public 2-year institution in Compton, California. It awards about 930 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Compton College?

27% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Compton College graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $28,922 six years after entry and $34,181 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Compton College offer AI or data science degrees?

Compton 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 Compton College?

10,763 open professional jobs are listed in Los Angeles County, 1,034 of them entry level and 83 saying no experience is needed. SpaceX has the most openings.