College of San Mateo: programs, outcomes and local jobs

College of San Mateo at a glance

• 7,977

  students enrolled

• 1,070

  degrees and certificates a year

• 61%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $536

  average net price a year

  Tuition $1,288 in state, $11,340 out of state

• $43,803

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $54,172

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  80% working

What students study

AI and data programs

College of San Mateo 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 San Mateo

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

• 3,170

  open professional jobs

• 109

  entry level

  11 say no experience is needed

• 28%

  ask for AI skills

  872 jobs

• 3.9%

  unemployment in San Mateo County

  2026-09 · down 0.2 points from a year earlier

• $156,000

  median household income

  San Mateo County

• 55%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.8% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in social sciences, business & management, health professions, which lead to research (121 open), programs (24 open), human resources (126 open), finance (131 open), sales (151 open), operations (225 open).

Hiring most: Roblox (262), Snowflake (220), Gilead Sciences (201), Verkada (196), Zoox (169), 1X Technologies (71), Skydio (69), Fireworks AI (55).

What they hire for: Engineering (1,101), Data & Analytics (337), Operations (225), Product (172), Marketing (159), Sales (151). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: NOVA Workforce Development Board.

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is College of San Mateo?

College of San Mateo enrolls about 7,977 students and is a public 2-year institution in San Mateo, California. It awards about 1,070 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at College of San Mateo?

61% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do College of San Mateo graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $43,803 six years after entry and $54,172 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does College of San Mateo offer AI or data science degrees?

College of San Mateo 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 San Mateo?

3,170 open professional jobs are listed in San Mateo County, 109 of them entry level and 11 saying no experience is needed. Roblox has the most openings.