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16,091
students enrolled
4,696
degrees and certificates a year
48%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$7,203
average net price a year
Tuition $1,104 in state, $9,888 out of state
$35,739
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$47,348
median earnings, 10 years after entry
83% working
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal arts & general studies | 44% | 2,056 |
| Business & management | 9% | 412 |
| Computer & information sciences | 6% | 278 |
| Family & consumer sciences | 4% | 197 |
| Psychology | 4% | 190 |
AI and data programs
Orange Coast 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 Orange Coast College
Professional jobs listed in the cities of Orange County, where the college is.
4,278
open professional jobs
311
entry level
27 say no experience is needed
8%
ask for AI skills
342 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 business & management, computer & information sciences, psychology, which lead to finance (380 open), sales (245 open), operations (454 open), marketing (109 open), human resources (144 open), strategy (27 open).
Hiring most: Anduril Industries (1,182), Anduril (266), Rivian Automotive (81), Pacific Life (73), UC Irvine (incl. UCI Health) (58), Field AI (56), Hyundai Motor America (43), L3HARRIS Technologies (33).
What they hire for: Engineering (1,789), Operations (454), Finance (380), Sales (245), Data & Analytics (160), Legal (157). 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 Orange Coast College?
- Orange Coast College enrolls about 16,091 students and is a public 2-year institution in Costa Mesa, California. It awards about 4,696 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at Orange Coast College?
- 48% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do Orange Coast College graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $35,739 six years after entry and $47,348 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does Orange Coast College offer AI or data science degrees?
- Orange Coast 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 Orange Coast College?
- 4,278 open professional jobs are listed in Orange County, 311 of them entry level and 27 saying no experience is needed. Anduril Industries has the most openings.
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