Grossmont College: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Grossmont College at a glance

• 12,163

  students enrolled

• 3,978

  degrees and certificates a year

• 37%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $5,311

  average net price a year

  Tuition $1,288 in state, $10,584 out of state

• $31,861

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $40,309

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  79% working

What students study

AI and data programs

Grossmont College 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 Grossmont College

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

• 3,744

  open professional jobs

• 260

  entry level

  26 say no experience is needed

• 11%

  ask for AI skills

  400 jobs

• 4.7%

  unemployment in San Diego County

  2026-09 · down 0.2 points from a year earlier

• $102,285

  median household income

  San Diego County

• 47%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 3.2% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, social sciences, computer & information sciences, which lead to finance (262 open), sales (252 open), operations (377 open), marketing (73 open), human resources (93 open), strategy (23 open).

Hiring most: General Atomics (344), Qualcomm Inc/De (309), Apple (105), Northrop Grumman (89), Intuit (78), Viasat (77), Shield AI (76), Qualcomm Technologies (66).

What they hire for: Engineering (1,434), Operations (377), Finance (262), Sales (252), Data & Analytics (245), Legal (146). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: San Diego Workforce Development Board.

• America`s Job Center of California-North County Coastal Career CenterOceanside · 760-666-6763 · Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm
• East County Career CenterEl Cajon · 619-319-9675 · Monday - Friday 8:00am- 5:00pm
• Metro Career CenterSan Diego · Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
• North County Coastal Career CenterOceanside · Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
• South Bay Career CenterChula Vista · 619-319-9675 · Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5 :00p.m.

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Grossmont College?

Grossmont College enrolls about 12,163 students and is a public 2-year institution in El Cajon, California. It awards about 3,978 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Grossmont College?

37% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Grossmont College graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $31,861 six years after entry and $40,309 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Grossmont College offer AI or data science degrees?

Grossmont College 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 Grossmont College?

3,744 open professional jobs are listed in San Diego County, 260 of them entry level and 26 saying no experience is needed. General Atomics has the most openings.