Palo Alto University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Palo Alto University at a glance

• 14

  students enrolled

• 340

  degrees and certificates a year

• $63,310

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $83,187

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  85% working

What students study

AI and data programs

Palo Alto University 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 Palo Alto University

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

• 9,951

  open professional jobs

• 384

  entry level

  76 say no experience is needed

• 31%

  ask for AI skills

  3,054 jobs

• 4.2%

  unemployment in Santa Clara County

  2026-09 · down 0.3 points from a year earlier

• $159,674

  median household income

  Santa Clara County

• 59%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 3.1% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in psychology, health professions, which lead to human resources (236 open), research (125 open), programs (114 open), clinical (81 open).

Hiring most: Apple (616), TikTok (464), Nvidia (442), Amazon (387), Intuit (249), Advanced Micro Devices (215), Google (165), Waymo (162).

What they hire for: Engineering (4,363), Data & Analytics (1,406), Operations (583), Product (535), Sales (479), Finance (438). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce boards: NOVA Workforce Development Board, work2future - Silicon Valley Workforce Development Board.

• North San Jose America`s Job Center of CaliforniaSan Jose · 408-216-6200 · Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
• NOVAworksSunnyvale · 408-730-7232 · Mon - Fri 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
• San Jose Job CenterSan Jose · 408-794-1101 · Monday - Friday 8a-5p
• work2future Gilroy Job CenterGilroy · 408-758-3477 · Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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• Berkeley School of TheologyBerkeley · 17 students
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• Middlebury Institute of International Studies at MontereyMonterey · 4 students
• The Chicago School at San DiegoSan Diego · 2 students
• Haven UniversityGarden Grove · 28 students

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Common questions

How big is Palo Alto University?

Palo Alto University enrolls about 14 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Palo Alto, California. It awards about 340 degrees and certificates a year.

What do Palo Alto University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $63,310 six years after entry and $83,187 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Palo Alto University offer AI or data science degrees?

Palo Alto University 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 Palo Alto University?

9,951 open professional jobs are listed in Santa Clara County, 384 of them entry level and 76 saying no experience is needed. Apple has the most openings.