San Diego City College: programs, outcomes and local jobs

San Diego City College at a glance

• 10,441

  students enrolled

• 1,265

  degrees and certificates a year

• 30%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $7,935

  average net price a year

  Tuition $1,104 in state, $9,048 out of state

• $31,504

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $38,503

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  78% working

What students study

AI and data programs

San Diego City 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 San Diego City College

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

• 3,881

  open professional jobs

• 261

  entry level

  26 say no experience is needed

• 10%

  ask for AI skills

  405 jobs

• 4.7%

  unemployment in San Diego County

  2026-09 · down 0.2 points from a year earlier

• $102,285

  median household income

  San Diego County

• 47%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 3.2% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in health professions, business & management, psychology, which lead to clinical (128 open), finance (272 open), sales (259 open), operations (402 open), marketing (73 open), human resources (95 open).

Hiring most: General Atomics (374), Qualcomm (221), Qualcomm Inc/De (158), Apple (105), Northrop Grumman (93), Intuit (81), Viasat (81), Shield AI (79).

What they hire for: Engineering (1,482), Operations (402), Finance (272), Sales (259), Data & Analytics (251), Legal (152). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: San Diego Workforce Development Board.

• America`s Job Center of California-North County Coastal Career CenterOceanside · 760-666-6763 · Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm
• East County Career CenterEl Cajon · 619-319-9675 · Monday - Friday 8:00am- 5:00pm
• Metro Career CenterSan Diego · Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
• North County Coastal Career CenterOceanside · Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
• South Bay Career CenterChula Vista · 619-319-9675 · Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5 :00p.m.

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is San Diego City College?

San Diego City College enrolls about 10,441 students and is a public 2-year institution in San Diego, California. It awards about 1,265 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at San Diego City College?

30% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do San Diego City College graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $31,504 six years after entry and $38,503 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does San Diego City College offer AI or data science degrees?

San Diego City 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 San Diego City College?

3,881 open professional jobs are listed in San Diego County, 261 of them entry level and 26 saying no experience is needed. General Atomics has the most openings.