Vanguard University of Southern California: programs, outcomes and local jobs
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1,933
students enrolled
595
degrees and certificates a year
57%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$21,241
average net price a year
Tuition $39,250
$43,464
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$59,541
median earnings, 10 years after entry
88% working
Career retraining programs listed on its site.
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Psychology | 19% | 115 |
| Education | 13% | 80 |
| Business & management | 13% | 76 |
| Theology | 13% | 75 |
| Health professions | 11% | 63 |
AI and data programs
Vanguard University of Southern California 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 Vanguard University of Southern California
Professional jobs listed in the cities of Orange County, where the college is.
4,718
open professional jobs
291
entry level
28 say no experience is needed
9%
ask for AI skills
445 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 psychology, education, business & management, which lead to human resources (152 open), research (38 open), programs (67 open), academic (11 open), finance (405 open), sales (269 open).
Hiring most: Anduril Industries (1,226), Anduril (466), Pacific Life (71), UC Irvine (incl. UCI Health) (60), Rivian (58), Mach Industries (55), Field AI (53), Harbinger Motors (49).
What they hire for: Engineering (2,046), Operations (491), Finance (405), Sales (269), Data & Analytics (172), Legal (167). 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 Vanguard University of Southern California?
- Vanguard University of Southern California enrolls about 1,933 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Costa Mesa, California. It awards about 595 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at Vanguard University of Southern California?
- 57% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do Vanguard University of Southern California graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $43,464 six years after entry and $59,541 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does Vanguard University of Southern California offer AI or data science degrees?
- Vanguard University of Southern California 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 Vanguard University of Southern California?
- 4,718 open professional jobs are listed in Orange County, 291 of them entry level and 28 saying no experience is needed. Anduril Industries has the most openings.
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