Saddleback College: programs, outcomes and local jobs
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17,684
students enrolled
8,252
degrees and certificates a year
48%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$4,152
average net price a year
Tuition $1,380 in state, $13,680 out of state
$36,605
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$50,874
median earnings, 10 years after entry
80% working
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal arts & general studies | 59% | 4,896 |
| Business & management | 9% | 721 |
| Health professions | 7% | 538 |
| Communication & journalism | 3% | 246 |
| Social sciences | 3% | 213 |
AI and data programs
Saddleback 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 Saddleback College
Professional jobs listed in the cities of Orange County, where the college is.
4,895
open professional jobs
403
entry level
24 say no experience is needed
7%
ask for AI skills
357 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, health professions, communication & journalism, which lead to finance (487 open), sales (264 open), operations (559 open), marketing (138 open), human resources (185 open), strategy (28 open).
Hiring most: Anduril Industries (1,069), Anduril (400), Rivian Automotive (70), Pacific Life (69), Field AI (65), St Edwards University (59), True Anomaly (58), UC Irvine (incl. UCI Health) (56).
What they hire for: Engineering (1,947), Operations (559), Finance (487), Sales (264), Data & Analytics (228), Human Resources (185). 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 Saddleback College?
- Saddleback College enrolls about 17,684 students and is a public 2-year institution in Mission Viejo, California. It awards about 8,252 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at Saddleback College?
- 48% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do Saddleback College graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $36,605 six years after entry and $50,874 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does Saddleback College offer AI or data science degrees?
- Saddleback 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 Saddleback College?
- 4,895 open professional jobs are listed in Orange County, 403 of them entry level and 24 saying no experience is needed. Anduril Industries has the most openings.
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