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197
degrees and certificates a year
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Psychology | 100% | 197 |
AI and data programs
The Wright Institute 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 The Wright Institute
Professional jobs listed in the cities of Alameda County, where the college is.
2,041
open professional jobs
146
entry level
12 say no experience is needed
12%
ask for AI skills
247 jobs
4.7%
unemployment in Alameda County
2026-09 · down 0.2 points from a year earlier
$126,240
median household income
Alameda County
55%
of workers are in professional jobs
estimated 3.4% unemployment among them
Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in psychology, which lead to human resources (66 open), research (42 open), programs (50 open).
Hiring most: Kaiser Permanente (81), Form Energy (78), Lucid Motors (71), Pacific Gas & Electric (67), Exelixis (47), LAM Research (46), Coherent (41), Census (40).
What they hire for: Engineering (658), Operations (245), Finance (154), Data & Analytics (152), Sales (133), Legal (78). Engineering jobs
Job search help near campus
Workforce boards: Alameda County Workforce Development Board, Oakland Workforce Development Board.
- Alameda One Stop Career CenterAlameda · 510-748-2208 · Mon/Tues/Thurs 9:30am-4:30pm Wed/Fri 9:30am-12:30pm
- America`s Job Center of California- FremontFremont · 510-794-3669 · Mon - Fri 8 AM - 5 PM
- America`s Job Center of California-Downtown Oakland Career CenterOakland · 510-858-6742 · Monday - Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Resource Room/Computer Access Closes at 4:30 p.m. Call ahead at 510-858-6742 to reserve a spot in the resource /Computer Access.
- American Job Center of California-OaklandOakland · 510-564-0500 · Monday - Friday 8:00AM- 5:00PM
- East Oakland Neighborhood Career CenterOakland · 510-568-8349 · Monday - Thursday 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Friday 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
- Eden Area AJCCHayward · Mon/Tues/Thurs 8:30am-5pm -Wed 8:30am-7pm-Fri 8:30am-12:30pm
American Job Centers are free, public career offices.
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Common questions
- Does The Wright Institute offer AI or data science degrees?
- The Wright Institute 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 The Wright Institute?
- 2,041 open professional jobs are listed in Alameda County, 146 of them entry level and 12 saying no experience is needed. Kaiser Permanente has the most openings.
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