Diablo Valley College: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Diablo Valley College at a glance

• 15,358

  students enrolled

• 3,577

  degrees and certificates a year

• 49%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $8,312

  average net price a year

  Tuition $1,288 in state, $8,304 out of state

• $38,306

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $51,378

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  80% working

What students study

AI and data programs

Diablo Valley 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 Diablo Valley College

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

• 417

  open professional jobs

• 56

  entry level

  7 say no experience is needed

• 6%

  ask for AI skills

  24 jobs

• 5.0%

  unemployment in Contra Costa County

  2026-08 · down 0.2 points from a year earlier

• $125,727

  median household income

  Contra Costa County

• 48%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 3.4% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, computer & information sciences, health professions, which lead to finance (47 open), sales (34 open), operations (51 open), marketing (16 open), human resources (29 open), strategy (4 open).

Hiring most: Five9 (20), Joby Aviation (15), Robert Half (9), Elroy Air (6), John Muir Health (6), Pacific Gas & Electric (6), AT&T (5), Contra Costa Community College District (5).

What they hire for: Engineering (78), Operations (51), Finance (47), Sales (34), Human Resources (29), Data & Analytics (22). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce boards: Richmond Workforce Development Board, Workforce Development Board of Contra Costa County.

• Concord America`s Job Center of California / East Bay WorksConcord · 925-671-4500 · M-F 8:30 am-5:00 pm
• RichmondWORKSRichmond · 510-307-8014 · Monday - Friday, 9:00 am to 4:30 pm.

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Diablo Valley College?

Diablo Valley College enrolls about 15,358 students and is a public 2-year institution in Pleasant Hill, California. It awards about 3,577 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Diablo Valley College?

49% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Diablo Valley College graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $38,306 six years after entry and $51,378 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Diablo Valley College offer AI or data science degrees?

Diablo Valley 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 Diablo Valley College?

417 open professional jobs are listed in Contra Costa County, 56 of them entry level and 7 saying no experience is needed. Five9 has the most openings.