Westcliff University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Westcliff University at a glance

• 2,363

  students enrolled

• 688

  degrees and certificates a year

• 62%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $35,426

  average net price a year

  Tuition $20,850

Executive education programs and Career retraining programs listed on its site.

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 Westcliff University

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

• 5,011

  open professional jobs

• 344

  entry level

  24 say no experience is needed

• 7%

  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 business & management, computer & information sciences, legal studies, which lead to finance (492 open), sales (276 open), operations (586 open), marketing (137 open), human resources (192 open), strategy (29 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 (1,976), Operations (586), Finance (492), 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.

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Westcliff University?

Westcliff University enrolls about 2,363 students and is a private for-profit 4-year institution in Irvine, California. It awards about 688 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Westcliff University?

62% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

Does Westcliff University offer AI or data science degrees?

Yes. Westcliff University awarded degrees or certificates in data analytics and business analytics (master) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.

Are there jobs near Westcliff University?

5,011 open professional jobs are listed in Orange County, 344 of them entry level and 24 saying no experience is needed. Anduril Industries has the most openings.