Concordia University-Irvine: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Concordia University-Irvine at a glance

• 1,536

  students enrolled

• 25,000

  alumni, as the college reports

• 1,400

  degrees and certificates a year

• 58%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $28,115

  average net price a year

  Tuition $40,510

• $53,777

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $65,083

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  89% working

Executive education programs and Career retraining programs listed on its site.

What students study

AI and data programs

Concordia University-Irvine 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 Concordia University-Irvine

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

• 4,969

  open professional jobs

• 406

  entry level

  25 say no experience is needed

• 8%

  ask for AI skills

  373 jobs

• 4.4%

  unemployment in Orange County

  2026-08 · down 0.2 points from a year earlier

• $113,702

  median household income

  Orange County

• 46%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 3.0% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in education, business & management, health professions, which lead to academic (18 open), programs (51 open), finance (490 open), sales (273 open), operations (567 open), marketing (140 open).

Hiring most: Anduril Industries (1,069), Anduril (408), Rivian Automotive (70), Pacific Life (69), Field AI (65), St Edwards University (59), True Anomaly (58), UC Irvine (incl. UCI Health) (56).

What they hire for: Engineering (1,972), Operations (567), Finance (490), Sales (273), Data & Analytics (234), Human Resources (187). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce boards: Anaheim Workforce Development Board, Orange County Workforce Development Board, Santa Ana Workforce Development Board.

• Anaheim Workforce ConnectionAnaheim · 714-765-4350 · Mon. thru Fri 8:00 - 5:00
• Orange County Workforce Solutions CenterLaguna Niguel · 866-500-6587 · Monday-Friday 9am-6pm, Saturday 9am-1pm
• Orange County Workforce Solutions Center - BreaBrea · 866-500-6587 · Monday- Friday 9am-6pm Saturday 9am-1pm - EDD Hours-Monday -Friday 8am-5pm
• Orange County Workforce Solutions Center Joint Forces Training Base Los AlamitosLos Alamitos · 866-500-6587 · Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8:00am-5:00pm
• Orange County Workforce Solutions Center- Mobile Unit -Santa Ana · 866-500-6587 · Varies- Check website to book
• Santa Ana WORK CenterSanta Ana · 714-565-2600 · Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Concordia University-Irvine?

Concordia University-Irvine enrolls about 1,536 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Irvine, California. It awards about 1,400 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Concordia University-Irvine?

58% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Concordia University-Irvine graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $53,777 six years after entry and $65,083 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Concordia University-Irvine offer AI or data science degrees?

Concordia University-Irvine 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 Concordia University-Irvine?

4,969 open professional jobs are listed in Orange County, 406 of them entry level and 25 saying no experience is needed. Anduril Industries has the most openings.