College of Alameda: programs, outcomes and local jobs

College of Alameda at a glance

• 4,487

  students enrolled

• 480

  degrees and certificates a year

• 33%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $8,496

  average net price a year

  Tuition $1,104 in state, $8,472 out of state

• $34,535

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $42,563

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  80% working

What students study

AI and data programs

College of Alameda 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 College of Alameda

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

• 2,214

  open professional jobs

• 131

  entry level

  11 say no experience is needed

• 14%

  ask for AI skills

  304 jobs

• 4.7%

  unemployment in Alameda County

  2026-09 · down 0.2 points from a year earlier

• $126,240

  median household income

  Alameda County

• 55%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 3.4% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in social sciences, business & management, psychology, which lead to research (41 open), programs (55 open), human resources (70 open), finance (176 open), sales (139 open), operations (249 open).

Hiring most: Form Energy (87), Kaiser Permanente (83), Lucid Motors (75), Pacific Gas & Electric (59), Lam Research (52), Exelixis (47), Blue Shield of California (42), Census (40).

What they hire for: Engineering (722), Operations (249), Finance (176), Data & Analytics (154), Sales (139), Legal (78). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce boards: Alameda County Workforce Development Board, Oakland Workforce Development Board.

• Alameda One Stop Career CenterAlameda · 510-748-2208 · Mon/Tues/Thurs 9:30am-4:30pm Wed/Fri 9:30am-12:30pm
• America`s Job Center of California- FremontFremont · 510-794-3669 · Mon - Fri 8 AM - 5 PM
• America`s Job Center of California-Downtown Oakland Career CenterOakland · 510-858-6742 · Monday - Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Resource Room/Computer Access Closes at 4:30 p.m. Call ahead at 510-858-6742 to reserve a spot in the resource /Computer Access.
• American Job Center of California-OaklandOakland · 510-564-0500 · Monday - Friday 8:00AM- 5:00PM
• East Oakland Neighborhood Career CenterOakland · 510-568-8349 · Monday - Thursday 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Friday 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
• Eden Area AJCCHayward · Mon/Tues/Thurs 8:30am-5pm -Wed 8:30am-7pm-Fri 8:30am-12:30pm

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is College of Alameda?

College of Alameda enrolls about 4,487 students and is a public 2-year institution in Alameda, California. It awards about 480 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at College of Alameda?

33% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do College of Alameda graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $34,535 six years after entry and $42,563 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does College of Alameda offer AI or data science degrees?

College of Alameda 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 College of Alameda?

2,214 open professional jobs are listed in Alameda County, 131 of them entry level and 11 saying no experience is needed. Form Energy has the most openings.