Southern California Institute of Architecture: programs, outcomes and local jobs

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236
students enrolled
160
degrees and certificates a year
71%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$43,923
average net price a year
Tuition $51,964
$53,274
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$71,909
median earnings, 10 years after entry
79% working
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | 81% | 129 |
| Communications technology | 12% | 19 |
| Natural resources | 4% | 7 |
| Education | 3% | 5 |
AI and data programs
Southern California Institute of Architecture 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 Southern California Institute of Architecture
Professional jobs listed in the cities of Los Angeles County, where the college is.
10,136
open professional jobs
840
entry level
73 say no experience is needed
9%
ask for AI skills
936 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 architecture, communications technology, education, which lead to design (209 open), marketing (469 open), academic (31 open), programs (146 open).
Hiring most: SpaceX (517), Relativity Space (236), Northrop Grumman (235), Amazon (202), Rocket Lab (171), K2 Space (168), TikTok (153), Cedars-sinai Medical Center (120).
What they hire for: Engineering (3,290), Operations (1,128), Sales (848), Finance (816), Marketing (469), Legal (442). 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 Southern California Institute of Architecture?
- Southern California Institute of Architecture enrolls about 236 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Los Angeles, California. It awards about 160 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at Southern California Institute of Architecture?
- 71% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do Southern California Institute of Architecture graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $53,274 six years after entry and $71,909 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does Southern California Institute of Architecture offer AI or data science degrees?
- Southern California Institute of Architecture 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 Southern California Institute of Architecture?
- 10,136 open professional jobs are listed in Los Angeles County, 840 of them entry level and 73 saying no experience is needed. SpaceX has the most openings.
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