National University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

National University at a glance

• 10,794

  students enrolled

• 5,686

  degrees and certificates a year

• 43%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $22,878

  average net price a year

  Tuition $13,320

• $64,331

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $67,548

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  88% working

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

What students study

AI and data programs

Degrees and certificates awarded in 2024, by program area and level, from IPEDS completions.

The job market around National University

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

• 4,439

  open professional jobs

• 310

  entry level

  17 say no experience is needed

• 10%

  ask for AI skills

  433 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 education, psychology, business & management, which lead to academic (22 open), programs (108 open), human resources (112 open), research (127 open), finance (353 open), sales (301 open).

Hiring most: General Atomics (376), Qualcomm Inc/De (285), Neurocrine Biosciences (100), Qualcomm Technologies (97), Northrop Grumman (95), Viasat (84), Intuit (79), Apple (77).

What they hire for: Engineering (1,484), Operations (450), Finance (353), Sales (301), Data & Analytics (274), Legal (220). 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 National University?

National University enrolls about 10,794 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in San Diego, California. It awards about 5,686 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at National University?

43% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do National University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $64,331 six years after entry and $67,548 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does National University offer AI or data science degrees?

Yes. National University awarded degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence (certificate) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.

Are there jobs near National University?

4,439 open professional jobs are listed in San Diego County, 310 of them entry level and 17 saying no experience is needed. General Atomics has the most openings.