South Coast College: programs, outcomes and local jobs

South Coast College at a glance

• 306

  students enrolled

• 25

  degrees and certificates a year

• 17%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $16,534

  average net price a year

  Tuition $12,000

• $38,599

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $44,897

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  78% working

What students study

AI and data programs

South Coast 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 South Coast College

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

• 4,961

  open professional jobs

• 406

  entry level

  25 say no experience is needed

• 8%

  ask for AI skills

  373 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 legal studies, health professions, which lead to legal (143 open), clinical (96 open).

Hiring most: Anduril Industries (1,069), Anduril (408), 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 (1,972), Operations (567), Finance (490), Sales (265), Data & Analytics (234), Human Resources (187). 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 South Coast College?

South Coast College enrolls about 306 students and is a private for-profit 2-year institution in Orange, California. It awards about 25 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at South Coast College?

17% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do South Coast College graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $38,599 six years after entry and $44,897 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does South Coast College offer AI or data science degrees?

South Coast 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 South Coast College?

4,961 open professional jobs are listed in Orange County, 406 of them entry level and 25 saying no experience is needed. Anduril Industries has the most openings.