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22,485
students enrolled
5,028
degrees and certificates a year
31%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$3,133
average net price a year
Tuition $1,104 in state, $9,384 out of state
$36,845
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$43,552
median earnings, 10 years after entry
85% working
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal arts & general studies | 37% | 1,837 |
| Health professions | 12% | 600 |
| Security & protective services | 11% | 549 |
| Business & management | 10% | 478 |
| Family & consumer sciences | 5% | 253 |
AI and data programs
Santa Ana 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 Santa Ana College
Professional jobs listed in the cities of Orange County, where the college is.
4,481
open professional jobs
289
entry level
28 say no experience is needed
9%
ask for AI skills
388 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, security & protective services, business & management, which lead to clinical (72 open), security (72 open), finance (390 open), sales (253 open), operations (469 open), marketing (110 open).
Hiring most: Anduril Industries (1,215), Anduril (343), Pacific Life (71), Field AI (56), Mach Industries (55), UC Irvine (incl. UCI Health) (55), Harbinger Motors (49), Rivian Automotive (47).
What they hire for: Engineering (1,935), Operations (469), Finance (390), Sales (253), Data & Analytics (165), Legal (156). 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 Santa Ana College?
- Santa Ana College enrolls about 22,485 students and is a public 4-year institution in Santa Ana, California. It awards about 5,028 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at Santa Ana College?
- 31% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do Santa Ana College graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $36,845 six years after entry and $43,552 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does Santa Ana College offer AI or data science degrees?
- Santa Ana 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 Santa Ana College?
- 4,481 open professional jobs are listed in Orange County, 289 of them entry level and 28 saying no experience is needed. Anduril Industries has the most openings.
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