West Valley College: programs, outcomes and local jobs

West Valley College at a glance

• 6,416

  students enrolled

• 2,135

  degrees and certificates a year

• 51%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $3,423

  average net price a year

  Tuition $1,380 in state, $9,210 out of state

• $41,764

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $51,688

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  78% working

What students study

AI and data programs

West Valley 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 West Valley College

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Santa Clara County, where the college is.

• 8,775

  open professional jobs

• 304

  entry level

  55 say no experience is needed

• 29%

  ask for AI skills

  2,573 jobs

• 4.2%

  unemployment in Santa Clara County

  2026-09 · down 0.3 points from a year earlier

• $159,674

  median household income

  Santa Clara County

• 59%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 3.1% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in social sciences, business & management, communication & journalism, which lead to research (104 open), programs (104 open), human resources (209 open), finance (405 open), sales (429 open), operations (542 open).

Hiring most: Apple (616), Amazon (387), Intuit (249), Advanced Micro Devices (234), Nvidia (221), Waymo (162), Applied Intuition (159), Google (157).

What they hire for: Engineering (3,880), Data & Analytics (1,165), Operations (542), Product (467), Sales (429), Finance (405). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce boards: NOVA Workforce Development Board, work2future - Silicon Valley Workforce Development Board.

• North San Jose America`s Job Center of CaliforniaSan Jose · 408-216-6200 · Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
• NOVAworksSunnyvale · 408-730-7232 · Mon - Fri 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
• San Jose Job CenterSan Jose · 408-794-1101 · Monday - Friday 8a-5p
• work2future Gilroy Job CenterGilroy · 408-758-3477 · 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 West Valley College?

West Valley College enrolls about 6,416 students and is a public 2-year institution in Saratoga, California. It awards about 2,135 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at West Valley College?

51% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do West Valley College graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $41,764 six years after entry and $51,688 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does West Valley College offer AI or data science degrees?

West Valley 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 West Valley College?

8,775 open professional jobs are listed in Santa Clara County, 304 of them entry level and 55 saying no experience is needed. Apple has the most openings.