Stanford University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Stanford University at a glance

• 7,554

  students enrolled

• 5,157

  degrees and certificates a year

• 92%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $13,807

  average net price a year

  Tuition $61,731

• $102,887

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $124,080

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  87% 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 Stanford University

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

• 9,992

  open professional jobs

• 403

  entry level

  55 say no experience is needed

• 27%

  ask for AI skills

  2,733 jobs

• 4.3%

  unemployment in Santa Clara County

  2026-08 · down 0.3 points from a year earlier

• $159,674

  median household income

  Santa Clara County

• 59%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 3.1% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in engineering, computer & information sciences, business & management, which lead to engineering (4,148 open), operations (660 open), data & analytics (1,429 open), security (207 open), product (522 open), finance (465 open).

Hiring most: Apple (582), Amazon (411), Google (349), Intuit (249), Advanced Micro Devices (216), Applied Intuition (166), Stanford University (155), Waymo (154).

What they hire for: Engineering (4,148), Data & Analytics (1,429), Operations (660), Product (522), Sales (505), Finance (465). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce boards: NOVA Workforce Development Board, work2future - Silicon Valley Workforce Development Board.

• North San Jose America`s Job Center of CaliforniaSan Jose · 408-216-6200 · Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
• NOVAworksSunnyvale · 408-730-7232 · Mon - Fri 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
• San Jose Job CenterSan Jose · 408-794-1101 · Monday - Friday 8a-5p
• work2future Gilroy Job CenterGilroy · 408-758-3477 · Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

Similar colleges in California

• Chapman UniversityOrange · 7,478 students
• Loyola Marymount UniversityLos Angeles · 7,094 students
• California Baptist UniversityRiverside · 8,179 students
• Santa Clara UniversitySanta Clara · 6,552 students
• University of San DiegoSan Diego · 5,671 students
• University of San FranciscoSan Francisco · 5,287 students

All California colleges

Common questions

How big is Stanford University?

Stanford University enrolls about 7,554 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Stanford, California. It awards about 5,157 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Stanford University?

92% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Stanford University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $102,887 six years after entry and $124,080 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Stanford University offer AI or data science degrees?

Yes. Stanford University awarded degrees or certificates in data science (bachelor) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.

Are there jobs near Stanford University?

9,992 open professional jobs are listed in Santa Clara County, 403 of them entry level and 55 saying no experience is needed. Apple has the most openings.