Cuesta College: programs, outcomes and local jobs
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7,180
students enrolled
4,452
degrees and certificates a year
48%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$12,124
average net price a year
Tuition $1,288 in state, $10,948 out of state
$38,541
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$46,047
median earnings, 10 years after entry
83% working
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal arts & general studies | 39% | 1,752 |
| Business & management | 23% | 1,036 |
| Health professions | 12% | 534 |
| Family & consumer sciences | 3% | 152 |
| Social sciences | 3% | 150 |
AI and data programs
Cuesta 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 Cuesta College
Professional jobs listed in the cities of San Luis Obispo County, where the college is.
98
open professional jobs
17
entry level
3%
ask for AI skills
3 jobs
4.7%
unemployment in San Luis Obispo County
2026-08 · down 0.2 points from a year earlier
$93,398
median household income
San Luis Obispo County
42%
of workers are in professional jobs
estimated 3.1% unemployment among them
Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, health professions, social sciences, which lead to finance (5 open), sales (8 open), operations (12 open), marketing (5 open), human resources (3 open).
Hiring most: Zone 5 Technologies (21), Entegris (14), BKF Engineers (4), Charter Communications (3), Rantec Power Systems (3), Suffolk Construction Company (3), Adventist Health (2), Commonspirit Health (2).
What they hire for: Engineering (35), Operations (12), Sales (8), Finance (5), Marketing (5), Clinical (3). Engineering jobs
Job search help near campus
Workforce board: Workforce Development Board of San Luis Obispo County.
- SLO Cal Career-San Luis ObispoSan Luis Obispo · 805-439-2557 · Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm
American Job Centers are free, public career offices.
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Common questions
- How big is Cuesta College?
- Cuesta College enrolls about 7,180 students and is a public 2-year institution in San Luis Obispo, California. It awards about 4,452 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at Cuesta College?
- 48% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do Cuesta College graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $38,541 six years after entry and $46,047 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does Cuesta College offer AI or data science degrees?
- Cuesta 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 Cuesta College?
- 98 open professional jobs are listed in San Luis Obispo County, 17 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. Zone 5 Technologies has the most openings.
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