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15,684
students enrolled
3,603
degrees and certificates a year
25%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$14,379
average net price a year
Tuition $1,306 in state, $9,802 out of state
$35,115
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$44,950
median earnings, 10 years after entry
86% working
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal arts & general studies | 38% | 1,363 |
| Security & protective services | 18% | 645 |
| Business & management | 9% | 327 |
| Family & consumer sciences | 5% | 194 |
| Social sciences | 4% | 132 |
AI and data programs
Rio Hondo 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 Rio Hondo College
Professional jobs listed in the cities of Los Angeles County, where the college is.
9,769
open professional jobs
837
entry level
73 say no experience is needed
9%
ask for AI skills
893 jobs
4.5%
unemployment in Los Angeles County
2026-09 · down 1.4 points from a year earlier
$87,760
median household income
Los Angeles County
41%
of workers are in professional jobs
estimated 3.0% unemployment among them
Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in security & protective services, business & management, social sciences, which lead to security (162 open), finance (769 open), sales (824 open), operations (1,103 open), marketing (444 open), human resources (344 open).
Hiring most: SpaceX (519), Relativity Space (231), Northrop Grumman (215), Amazon (202), Cedars-sinai Medical Center (170), Rocket Lab (167), K2 Space (164), TikTok (156).
What they hire for: Engineering (3,212), Operations (1,103), Sales (824), Finance (769), Marketing (444), Legal (423). Engineering jobs
Job search help near campus
Workforce boards: City of Los Angeles Workforce Development Board, Foothill Workforce Development Board, Innovation Network, Los Angeles County Workforce Development Board, SELACO WDB Southeast Los Angeles County Workforce Development Board, South Bay Workforce Development Board, Verdugo Workforce Development Board.
- Alhambra AJCC - Affiliate to East LA/West San Gabriel Valley Comprehensive AJCCAlhambra · 323-887-7122 · Monday -Thursday 9:00am-5:00pm
- Altadena AJCCAlttadena · 626-424-6743 · Monday, Wednesday and Friday 8:00am-4:30pm
- Antelope Valley AJCCLancaster · 661-726-4128 · Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Boyle Heights WorkSource CenterLos Angeles · 323-267-5930 · Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday by appointment
- Covina AJCCCovina · 626-667-2601 · Monday - Thursday 8:00am - 4:30pm 0pm Friday 8:00am-4:30pm
- Downtown/Pico-Union WorkSource Center, Pacific Asian Consortium in EmploymentLos Angeles · 213-353-1677 · Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m.-4:45 p.m. (Evenings by appointment only)
American Job Centers are free, public career offices.
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Common questions
- How big is Rio Hondo College?
- Rio Hondo College enrolls about 15,684 students and is a public 4-year institution in Whittier, California. It awards about 3,603 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at Rio Hondo College?
- 25% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do Rio Hondo College graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $35,115 six years after entry and $44,950 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does Rio Hondo College offer AI or data science degrees?
- Rio Hondo 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 Rio Hondo College?
- 9,769 open professional jobs are listed in Los Angeles County, 837 of them entry level and 73 saying no experience is needed. SpaceX has the most openings.
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