Orange Coast College: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Orange Coast College at a glance

• 16,091

  students enrolled

• 4,696

  degrees and certificates a year

• 48%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $7,203

  average net price a year

  Tuition $1,104 in state, $9,888 out of state

• $35,739

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $47,348

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  83% working

What students study

AI and data programs

Orange Coast 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 Orange Coast College

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

• 5,011

  open professional jobs

• 344

  entry level

  24 say no experience is needed

• 7%

  ask for AI skills

  375 jobs

• 4.4%

  unemployment in Orange County

  2026-08 · down 0.2 points from a year earlier

• $113,702

  median household income

  Orange County

• 46%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 3.0% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, computer & information sciences, psychology, which lead to finance (492 open), sales (276 open), operations (586 open), marketing (137 open), human resources (192 open), strategy (29 open).

Hiring most: Anduril Industries (1,069), Anduril (406), Field AI (70), Rivian Automotive (70), Pacific Life (68), True Anomaly (58), UC Irvine (incl. UCI Health) (56), Harbinger Motors (53).

What they hire for: Engineering (1,976), Operations (586), Finance (492), Sales (276), Data & Analytics (239), Human Resources (192). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce boards: Anaheim Workforce Development Board, Orange County Workforce Development Board, Santa Ana Workforce Development Board.

• Anaheim Workforce ConnectionAnaheim · 714-765-4350 · Mon. thru Fri 8:00 - 5:00
• Orange County Workforce Solutions CenterLaguna Niguel · 866-500-6587 · Monday-Friday 9am-6pm, Saturday 9am-1pm
• Orange County Workforce Solutions Center - BreaBrea · 866-500-6587 · Monday- Friday 9am-6pm Saturday 9am-1pm - EDD Hours-Monday -Friday 8am-5pm
• Orange County Workforce Solutions Center Joint Forces Training Base Los AlamitosLos Alamitos · 866-500-6587 · Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8:00am-5:00pm
• Orange County Workforce Solutions Center- Mobile Unit -Santa Ana · 866-500-6587 · Varies- Check website to book
• Santa Ana WORK CenterSanta Ana · 714-565-2600 · 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 Orange Coast College?

Orange Coast College enrolls about 16,091 students and is a public 2-year institution in Costa Mesa, California. It awards about 4,696 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Orange Coast College?

48% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Orange Coast College graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $35,739 six years after entry and $47,348 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Orange Coast College offer AI or data science degrees?

Orange Coast 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 Orange Coast College?

5,011 open professional jobs are listed in Orange County, 344 of them entry level and 24 saying no experience is needed. Anduril Industries has the most openings.