Pacific College: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Pacific College at a glance

• 225

  students enrolled

• 271

  degrees and certificates a year

• 63%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $29,363

  average net price a year

• $62,792

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $70,064

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  93% working

What students study

AI and data programs

Pacific 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 Pacific College

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

• 4,015

  open professional jobs

• 302

  entry level

  22 say no experience is needed

• 8%

  ask for AI skills

  320 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 health professions, which lead to clinical (69 open).

Hiring most: Anduril Industries (1,130), Anduril (210), Rivian Automotive (74), Pacific Life (70), UC Irvine (incl. UCI Health) (58), Field AI (56), Hyundai Motor America (43), L3HARRIS Technologies (33).

What they hire for: Engineering (1,660), Operations (427), Finance (370), Sales (237), Legal (161), Data & Analytics (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 Pacific College?

Pacific College enrolls about 225 students and is a private for-profit 4-year institution in Costa Mesa, California. It awards about 271 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Pacific College?

63% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Pacific College graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $62,792 six years after entry and $70,064 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Pacific College offer AI or data science degrees?

Pacific 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 Pacific College?

4,015 open professional jobs are listed in Orange County, 302 of them entry level and 22 saying no experience is needed. Anduril Industries has the most openings.