Mission College: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Mission College at a glance

• 5,784

  students enrolled

• 1,626

  degrees and certificates a year

• 39%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $5,080

  average net price a year

  Tuition $1,380 in state, $10,740 out of state

• $44,004

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $50,936

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  80% working

What students study

AI and data programs

Mission 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 Mission College

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

• 9,992

  open professional jobs

• 403

  entry level

  55 say no experience is needed

• 27%

  ask for AI skills

  2,733 jobs

• 4.3%

  unemployment in Santa Clara County

  2026-08 · down 0.3 points from a year earlier

• $159,674

  median household income

  Santa Clara County

• 59%

  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, computer & information sciences, health professions, which lead to finance (465 open), sales (505 open), operations (660 open), marketing (400 open), human resources (252 open), strategy (71 open).

Hiring most: Apple (582), Amazon (411), Google (349), Intuit (249), Advanced Micro Devices (216), Applied Intuition (166), Stanford University (155), Waymo (154).

What they hire for: Engineering (4,148), Data & Analytics (1,429), Operations (660), Product (522), Sales (505), Finance (465). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce boards: NOVA Workforce Development Board, work2future - Silicon Valley Workforce Development Board.

• North San Jose America`s Job Center of CaliforniaSan Jose · 408-216-6200 · Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
• NOVAworksSunnyvale · 408-730-7232 · Mon - Fri 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
• San Jose Job CenterSan Jose · 408-794-1101 · Monday - Friday 8a-5p
• work2future Gilroy Job CenterGilroy · 408-758-3477 · 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 Mission College?

Mission College enrolls about 5,784 students and is a public 2-year institution in Santa Clara, California. It awards about 1,626 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Mission College?

39% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Mission College graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $44,004 six years after entry and $50,936 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Mission College offer AI or data science degrees?

Mission 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 Mission College?

9,992 open professional jobs are listed in Santa Clara County, 403 of them entry level and 55 saying no experience is needed. Apple has the most openings.