Pasadena City College: programs, outcomes and local jobs
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21,466
students enrolled
5,351
degrees and certificates a year
48%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$3,864
average net price a year
Tuition $1,104 in state, $10,680 out of state
$32,759
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$43,937
median earnings, 10 years after entry
83% working
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal arts & general studies | 25% | 1,359 |
| Business & management | 17% | 930 |
| Interdisciplinary studies | 16% | 835 |
| Health professions | 6% | 323 |
| Social sciences | 6% | 297 |
AI and data programs
Pasadena City 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 Pasadena City College
Professional jobs listed in the cities of Los Angeles County, where the college is.
10,701
open professional jobs
1,026
entry level
82 say no experience is needed
8%
ask for AI skills
867 jobs
4.9%
unemployment in Los Angeles County
2026-08 · down 1.3 points from a year earlier
$87,760
median household income
Los Angeles County
41%
of workers are in professional jobs
estimated 3.2% unemployment among them
Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, health professions, social sciences, which lead to finance (947 open), sales (892 open), operations (1,164 open), marketing (567 open), human resources (468 open), strategy (70 open).
Hiring most: SpaceX (476), Northrop Grumman (245), Relativity Space (228), Amazon (200), Rocket Lab (167), Cedars-sinai Medical Center (161), K2 Space (155), Chaos Industries (113).
What they hire for: Engineering (3,293), Operations (1,164), Finance (947), Sales (892), Marketing (567), Human Resources (468). Engineering jobs
Job search help near campus
Workforce boards: City of Los Angeles Workforce Development Board, Foothill Workforce Development Board, Innovation Network, Los Angeles County Workforce Development Board, SELACO WDB Southeast Los Angeles County Workforce Development Board, South Bay Workforce Development Board, Verdugo Workforce Development Board.
- Alhambra AJCC - Affiliate to East LA/West San Gabriel Valley Comprehensive AJCCAlhambra · 323-887-7122 · Monday -Thursday 9:00am-5:00pm
- Altadena AJCCAlttadena · 626-424-6743 · Monday, Wednesday and Friday 8:00am-4:30pm
- Antelope Valley AJCCLancaster · 661-726-4128 · Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Boyle Heights WorkSource CenterLos Angeles · 323-267-5930 · Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday by appointment
- Covina AJCCCovina · 626-667-2601 · Monday - Thursday 8:00am - 4:30pm 0pm Friday 8:00am-4:30pm
- Downtown/Pico-Union WorkSource Center, Pacific Asian Consortium in EmploymentLos Angeles · 213-353-1677 · Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m.-4:45 p.m. (Evenings by appointment only)
American Job Centers are free, public career offices.
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Common questions
- How big is Pasadena City College?
- Pasadena City College enrolls about 21,466 students and is a public 2-year institution in Pasadena, California. It awards about 5,351 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at Pasadena City College?
- 48% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do Pasadena City College graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $32,759 six years after entry and $43,937 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does Pasadena City College offer AI or data science degrees?
- Pasadena City 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 Pasadena City College?
- 10,701 open professional jobs are listed in Los Angeles County, 1,026 of them entry level and 82 saying no experience is needed. SpaceX has the most openings.
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