Saint Mary's College of California: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Saint Mary's College of California at a glance

• 1,947

  students enrolled

• 886

  degrees and certificates a year

• 70%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $30,378

  average net price a year

  Tuition $55,634

• $60,388

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $78,812

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  90% working

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 Saint Mary's College of California

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

• 427

  open professional jobs

• 47

  entry level

  7 say no experience is needed

• 6%

  ask for AI skills

  24 jobs

• 5.0%

  unemployment in Contra Costa County

  2026-08 · down 0.2 points from a year earlier

• $125,727

  median household income

  Contra Costa County

• 48%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 3.4% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, education, psychology, which lead to finance (47 open), sales (36 open), operations (52 open), marketing (16 open), human resources (29 open), strategy (5 open).

Hiring most: Five9 (20), Joby Aviation (15), Robert Half (9), Elroy Air (6), John Muir Health (6), Pacific Gas & Electric (6), AT&T (5), Contra Costa Community College District (5).

What they hire for: Engineering (81), Operations (52), Finance (47), Sales (36), Human Resources (29), Data & Analytics (22). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce boards: Richmond Workforce Development Board, Workforce Development Board of Contra Costa County.

• Concord America`s Job Center of California / East Bay WorksConcord · 925-671-4500 · M-F 8:30 am-5:00 pm
• RichmondWORKSRichmond · 510-307-8014 · Monday - Friday, 9:00 am to 4:30 pm.

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Saint Mary's College of California?

Saint Mary's College of California enrolls about 1,947 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Moraga, California. It awards about 886 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Saint Mary's College of California?

70% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Saint Mary's College of California graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $60,388 six years after entry and $78,812 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Saint Mary's College of California offer AI or data science degrees?

Yes. Saint Mary's College of California awarded degrees or certificates in data science, data analytics and business analytics (bachelor, master) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.

Are there jobs near Saint Mary's College of California?

427 open professional jobs are listed in Contra Costa County, 47 of them entry level and 7 saying no experience is needed. Five9 has the most openings.