Palo Alto University: programs, outcomes and local jobs
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14
students enrolled
340
degrees and certificates a year
$63,310
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$83,187
median earnings, 10 years after entry
85% working
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Psychology | 65% | 220 |
| Health professions | 35% | 120 |
AI and data programs
Palo Alto 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 Palo Alto University
Professional jobs listed in the cities of Santa Clara County, where the college is.
9,972
open professional jobs
402
entry level
55 say no experience is needed
27%
ask for AI skills
2,727 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 psychology, health professions, which lead to human resources (252 open), research (128 open), programs (110 open), clinical (95 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 (4,139), Data & Analytics (1,427), Operations (658), Product (519), Sales (504), 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.
Similar colleges in California
- Berkeley School of TheologyBerkeley · 17 students
- Shasta Bible College and Graduate SchoolRedding · 21 students
- Touro University CaliforniaVallejo · 23 students
- Middlebury Institute of International Studies at MontereyMonterey · 4 students
- The Chicago School at San DiegoSan Diego · 2 students
- Haven UniversityGarden Grove · 28 students
Common questions
- How big is Palo Alto University?
- Palo Alto University enrolls about 14 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Palo Alto, California. It awards about 340 degrees and certificates a year.
- What do Palo Alto University graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $63,310 six years after entry and $83,187 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does Palo Alto University offer AI or data science degrees?
- Palo Alto 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 Palo Alto University?
- 9,972 open professional jobs are listed in Santa Clara County, 402 of them entry level and 55 saying no experience is needed. Apple has the most openings.
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Claim this pageSources: enrollment and degrees from IPEDS (U.S. Department of Education); graduation, earnings and net price from the College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06); open jobs from employers’ career sites, checked daily; unemployment from the Bureau of Labor Statistics; workforce boards and American Job Centers from CareerOneStop.
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