Vanguard University of Southern California: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Vanguard University of Southern California at a glance

• 1,933

  students enrolled

• 595

  degrees and certificates a year

• 57%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $21,241

  average net price a year

  Tuition $39,250

• $43,464

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $59,541

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  88% working

Career retraining programs listed on its site.

What students study

AI and data programs

Vanguard University of Southern California 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 Vanguard University of Southern California

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

• 4,999

  open professional jobs

• 342

  entry level

  24 say no experience is needed

• 8%

  ask for AI skills

  375 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 psychology, education, business & management, which lead to human resources (192 open), research (38 open), programs (54 open), academic (18 open), finance (490 open), sales (276 open).

Hiring most: Anduril Industries (1,069), Anduril (406), Field AI (70), Rivian Automotive (70), Pacific Life (68), True Anomaly (58), UC Irvine (incl. UCI Health) (56), Harbinger Motors (53).

What they hire for: Engineering (1,973), Operations (583), Finance (490), Sales (276), Data & Analytics (239), Human Resources (192). 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.

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Common questions

How big is Vanguard University of Southern California?

Vanguard University of Southern California enrolls about 1,933 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Costa Mesa, California. It awards about 595 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Vanguard University of Southern California?

57% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Vanguard University of Southern California graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $43,464 six years after entry and $59,541 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Vanguard University of Southern California offer AI or data science degrees?

Vanguard University of Southern California 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 Vanguard University of Southern California?

4,999 open professional jobs are listed in Orange County, 342 of them entry level and 24 saying no experience is needed. Anduril Industries has the most openings.