Skyline College: programs, outcomes and local jobs
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7,620
students enrolled
1,182
degrees and certificates a year
44%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$1,738
average net price a year
Tuition $1,288 in state, $11,340 out of state
$41,261
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$55,702
median earnings, 10 years after entry
82% working
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal arts & general studies | 28% | 334 |
| Health professions | 13% | 153 |
| Business & management | 9% | 101 |
| Personal & culinary services | 7% | 79 |
| Psychology | 6% | 71 |
AI and data programs
Skyline 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 Skyline College
Professional jobs listed in the cities of San Mateo County, where the college is.
2,689
open professional jobs
121
entry level
15 say no experience is needed
27%
ask for AI skills
730 jobs
4.0%
unemployment in San Mateo County
2026-08 · down 0.3 points from a year earlier
$156,000
median household income
San Mateo County
55%
of workers are in professional jobs
estimated 2.9% unemployment among them
Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in health professions, business & management, psychology, which lead to clinical (84 open), finance (123 open), sales (114 open), operations (211 open), marketing (145 open), human resources (103 open).
Hiring most: Roblox (234), Zoox (173), Snowflake (118), Skydio (67), 1X Technologies (66), Fireworks AI (58), Sony Interactive Entertainment (53), Verkada (45).
What they hire for: Engineering (940), Data & Analytics (285), Operations (211), Marketing (145), Product (145), Finance (123). Engineering jobs
Job search help near campus
Workforce board: NOVA Workforce Development Board.
American Job Centers are free, public career offices.
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Common questions
- How big is Skyline College?
- Skyline College enrolls about 7,620 students and is a public 4-year institution in San Bruno, California. It awards about 1,182 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at Skyline College?
- 44% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do Skyline College graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $41,261 six years after entry and $55,702 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does Skyline College offer AI or data science degrees?
- Skyline 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 Skyline College?
- 2,689 open professional jobs are listed in San Mateo County, 121 of them entry level and 15 saying no experience is needed. Roblox has the most openings.
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