John Paul the Great Catholic University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

John Paul the Great Catholic University at a glance

• 286

  students enrolled

• 120

  degrees and certificates a year

• 64%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $34,666

  average net price a year

  Tuition $28,500

• $34,360

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $56,930

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  79% working

What students study

AI and data programs

John Paul the Great Catholic University 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 John Paul the Great Catholic University

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

• 3,986

  open professional jobs

• 268

  entry level

  16 say no experience is needed

• 10%

  ask for AI skills

  403 jobs

• 4.9%

  unemployment in San Diego County

  2026-08 · down 0.2 points from a year earlier

• $102,285

  median household income

  San Diego County

• 47%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 3.3% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in communication & journalism, business & management, which lead to marketing (111 open), design (46 open), finance (297 open), sales (268 open), operations (387 open), human resources (92 open).

Hiring most: General Atomics (352), Qualcomm Inc/De (285), Neurocrine Biosciences (100), Qualcomm Technologies (97), Viasat (84), Intuit (70), Apple (69), Northrop Grumman (65).

What they hire for: Engineering (1,368), Operations (387), Finance (297), Sales (268), Data & Analytics (250), Legal (191). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: San Diego Workforce Development Board.

• America`s Job Center of California-North County Coastal Career CenterOceanside · 760-666-6763 · Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm
• East County Career CenterEl Cajon · 619-319-9675 · Monday - Friday 8:00am- 5:00pm
• Metro Career CenterSan Diego · Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
• North County Coastal Career CenterOceanside · Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
• South Bay Career CenterChula Vista · 619-319-9675 · Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5 :00p.m.

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is John Paul the Great Catholic University?

John Paul the Great Catholic University enrolls about 286 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Escondido, California. It awards about 120 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at John Paul the Great Catholic University?

64% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do John Paul the Great Catholic University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $34,360 six years after entry and $56,930 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does John Paul the Great Catholic University offer AI or data science degrees?

John Paul the Great Catholic University 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 John Paul the Great Catholic University?

3,986 open professional jobs are listed in San Diego County, 268 of them entry level and 16 saying no experience is needed. General Atomics has the most openings.