Laguna College of Art and Design: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Laguna College of Art and Design at a glance

• 746

  students enrolled

• 151

  degrees and certificates a year

• 52%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $42,505

  average net price a year

  Tuition $35,650

• $31,987

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $47,867

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  86% working

What students study

AI and data programs

Laguna College of Art and Design 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 Laguna College of Art and Design

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

• 4,718

  open professional jobs

• 291

  entry level

  28 say no experience is needed

• 9%

  ask for AI skills

  445 jobs

• 4.3%

  unemployment in Orange County

  2026-09 · down 0.1 points from a year earlier

• $113,702

  median household income

  Orange County

• 46%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.9% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in visual & performing arts, communications technology, which lead to design (65 open), marketing (110 open).

Hiring most: Anduril Industries (1,226), Anduril (466), Pacific Life (71), UC Irvine (incl. UCI Health) (60), Rivian (58), Mach Industries (55), Field AI (53), Harbinger Motors (49).

What they hire for: Engineering (2,046), Operations (491), Finance (405), Sales (269), Data & Analytics (172), Legal (167). 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 Laguna College of Art and Design?

Laguna College of Art and Design enrolls about 746 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Laguna Beach, California. It awards about 151 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Laguna College of Art and Design?

52% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Laguna College of Art and Design graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $31,987 six years after entry and $47,867 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Laguna College of Art and Design offer AI or data science degrees?

Laguna College of Art and Design 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 Laguna College of Art and Design?

4,718 open professional jobs are listed in Orange County, 291 of them entry level and 28 saying no experience is needed. Anduril Industries has the most openings.